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
11
The Charter Act of 1833 was passed how many years after the Charter Act of 1813?
Answer:
20
The Charters were typically renewed every 20 years (1793, 1813, 1833).
12
Who was the Secretary of the first Law Commission?
Answer:
Not explicitly mentioned
Macaulay was the Chairman. Other members were Cameron, Macleod, and Anderson..
13
The Law Commission was required to submit its report to:
Answer:
The Governor-General-in-Council
The Law Commission was directed to submit its report to the Governor General-in-Council, which would then be placed in Parliament.
14
The Charter Act of 1833 allowed the British to settle in India without:
Answer:
License/Permission
It allowed Britishers to settle freely in India, removing the strict license system that existed earlier.
15
Before 1833, the Governor-General was officially styled as:
Answer:
Governor-General of Bengal (Fort William)
Before the Act, the designation was Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William (Bengal).
16
The debts of the East India Company were to be charged to whom under the 1833 Act?
Answer:
The Indian Revenues
The Company's debts and the dividend of 10.5% were to be paid from the revenues of India.
17
Which province was created (on paper) by the Charter Act of 1833 but later managed by a Lt. Governor?
Answer:
North-Western Provinces (Agra)
The Act created a new province, the Presidency of Agra (North Western Province), though it was later administered by a Lt. Governor instead of a full Governor.
18
The Charter Act of 1833 separated which functions of the Governor-General's Council for the first time?
Answer:
Legislative and Executive
The Act for the first time separated the legislative functions of the Governor General in Council from the executive functions by adding a legislative member.
19
What was the main duty of the Law Commission established by the 1833 Act?
Answer:
To codify and consolidate Indian laws
A law commission was constituted for consolidating, codifying, and improving Indian laws.
20
The Charter Act of 1833 was passed during the Prime Ministership of:
Answer:
Lord Grey
The Act was passed during the era of the Whig government led by Lord Grey.