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
Which new territories had been annexed by the Company prior to the 1853 Act, necessitating better administration?
Answer:
Sind and Punjab
The annexation of Sind (1843) and Punjab (1849) had expanded the territory significantly, requiring administrative reorganization.
12
The Charter Act of 1853 failed to satisfy the aspirations of Indians because:
Answer:
It did not give them any share in their own government (Legislature)
The exclusion of Indians from the new Legislative Council was a major grievance and a defect of the Act.
13
The introduction of the competitive exam for ICS was based on the recommendations of:
Answer:
The Macaulay Committee Report (1854)
The Macaulay Committee (1854) specifically dealt with the Indian Civil Service and recommended the competitive exam system.
14
The Charter Act of 1853 is also known as:
Answer:
The Last Charter Act
It is historically significant as the last of the Charter Acts passed for the East India Company.
15
Who was the first Lieutenant Governor of Bengal appointed under the provision of the 1853 Act?
Answer:
Sir Frederick Halliday
Sir Frederick Halliday was appointed as the first Lieutenant Governor of Bengal in 1854.
16
The salaries of the members of the Board of Control were to be paid by:
Answer:
The East India Company
The Act stipulated that the salaries of the Board of Control and its officers were to be paid by the Company (from Indian revenues), but fixed by the British Government.
17
Which event in 1857 hastened the end of the Company rule, which was already signaled by the 1853 Act?
Answer:
The Sepoy Mutiny / Revolt of 1857
The Revolt of 1857 (Sepoy Mutiny) provided the immediate trigger for the British Crown to take over the administration, a process initiated by the indefinite renewal in 1853.
18
The Charter Act of 1853 was the outcome of the demand for:
Answer:
Better governance and administrative reforms
There was a strong demand in England and India for administrative reforms and better governance, which the Act tried to address.
19
The creation of a separate Legislative Council is often seen as a concession to:
Answer:
The need for specialized law-making machinery
It recognized that legislation was a special function requiring special machinery and process, distinct from executive work.
20
The number of Crown nominees in the Court of Directors (6 out of 18) ensured:
Answer:
Greater control of the British Government over the Company
Increasing the number of Crown nominees allowed the British Government to have greater control and leverage over the Court of Directors.