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
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Who founded the 'Hindu College' in Calcutta in 1817?
Answer:
David Hare and Raja Ram Mohan Roy
The Hindu College (now Presidency University) was established in 1817 by David Hare, with the support of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, to provide modern education.
12
The 'Indian Mines Act' of 1923 prohibited the employment of:
Answer:
Both A and B (with age variations)
The Mines Act of 1923 restricted the hours of work and prohibited the employment of children below a certain age (raised in later amendments) and eventually restricted women from working underground.
13
Who passed the 'Indian Slavery Act' of 1843?
Answer:
Lord Ellenborough
Lord Ellenborough was the Governor-General when Act V of 1843 was passed, which legally de-recognized slavery in India.
14
The 'Payment of Wages Act' was passed in:
Answer:
1936
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936, regulated the payment of wages to certain classes of employed persons, ensuring timely payment and preventing unauthorized deductions.
15
Who advocated the 'Orientalist' view in the education controversy of 1835?
Answer:
H.T. Prinsep
H.T. Prinsep led the Orientalist faction, arguing for the promotion of traditional Indian learning (Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian), while Macaulay led the Anglicists who favored English education.
16
The 'Criminal Tribes Act' of 1871 classified certain communities as:
Answer:
Habitual criminals
The Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 notified certain nomadic tribes and communities as 'habitual criminals', subjecting them to strict surveillance and restrictions.
17
Which educational institution was founded by Lord Wellesley in 1800 for training civil servants?
Answer:
Fort William College
Lord Wellesley established Fort William College in Calcutta in 1800 to train young British civil servants in Indian languages and customs. However, the directors later moved the training to Haileybury in England.
18
The 'Indian Contract Act' was passed in:
Answer:
1872
The Indian Contract Act, enacted in 1872, codified the laws relating to contracts in India and remains the basis of contract law today.
19
Who established the 'Mukti Mission' for young widows?
Answer:
Pandita Ramabai
Pandita Ramabai established the Mukti Mission at Kedgaon, near Pune, in 1889 as a refuge and school for young widows and destitute women.
20
The 'Workmen's Compensation Act' was passed in:
Answer:
1923
The Workmen's Compensation Act of 1923 required employers to pay compensation to workers for injuries or death caused by accidents during the course of employment.