Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
111
The Government of India Act 1919 came into force in:
Answer:
1921
The Act was passed in 1919 but came into operation in 1921.
112
Which new tax was the Provincial Government authorized to levy under the 1919 Act?
Answer:
Taxes on entertainment and betting
Certain sources of revenue were allocated to provinces, including taxes on entertainment, betting, and succession duties, while Income Tax remained Central.
113
The power of 'Certification' allowed the Governor-General to:
Answer:
Pass a bill rejected by the Legislature if essential for safety/tranquility
If a bill was rejected by the Assembly, the Governor-General could 'certify' it as essential for the safety, tranquility, or interests of British India, and it would become law.
114
The Indian National Congress declared the 1919 Reforms as 'inadequate, unsatisfactory, and disappointing' at its session in:
Answer:
Bombay (Special Session 1918) / Amritsar (1919)
The Congress met in a special session at Bombay (1918) under Hasan Imam and termed the proposals disappointing. The criticism was reiterated at the Amritsar session.
115
Which subject was 'Reserved' in the context of provincial Dyarchy?
Answer:
Irrigation and Canals
Irrigation and Canals were kept as Reserved subjects because they were crucial for revenue, whereas Agriculture was Transferred.
116
The 1919 Act provided that the High Commissioner for India would be appointed by:
Answer:
The Governor-General in Council
The High Commissioner was appointed by the Government of India (Governor-General in Council).
117
Could a 'No-Confidence Motion' be moved against the Executive Councillors in the provinces?
Answer:
No
Executive Councillors (in charge of Reserved subjects) were not responsible to the legislature and could not be removed by a no-confidence motion. Only Ministers (Transferred subjects) could be.
118
The Ministers in the provinces held office during:
Answer:
The pleasure of the Governor
Technically they held office during the pleasure of the Governor, though they were also responsible to the Legislative Council.
119
The 1919 Act allowed the Provincial Councils to initiate legislation on:
Answer:
Provincial Subjects
Provincial legislatures could legislate on Provincial Subjects, though some bills still required the Governor-General's prior sanction.
120
What percentage of the total Indian population roughly secured the franchise under the 1919 Act?
Answer:
2-3%
Only a very small fraction, approximately 2.8% to 3% of the total population, got the right to vote.