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
Who was the Prime Minister of UK when the 1892 Act was passed?
Answer:
Lord Salisbury
It was passed under the Conservative government of Lord Salisbury.
12
The principle of election was conceded in 1892 only in:
Answer:
Practice (indirectly)
It was conceded in practice via indirect election (recommendation), though not explicitly in the Act's text as 'election'.
13
What was the main criticism of the 'budget discussion' power?
Answer:
It was a 'post-mortem' examination without power to change anything
Since members could not vote or move amendments, the discussion was often called a 'post-mortem' examination of the budget—talking about money that was already allocated.
14
The Act of 1892 was repealed by:
Answer:
Government of India Act 1915 (consolidating act)
Technically, the 1915 Act consolidated previous acts, but politically, the reforms were superseded by the 1909 Morley-Minto Reforms.
15
The 'District Boards' and 'Municipalities' were empowered to recommend members to:
Answer:
Provincial Legislative Councils
Local bodies like District Boards and Municipalities recommended members to the Provincial Councils.
16
Which Governor-General was initially reluctant but eventually supported the 1892 reforms?
Answer:
Lord Dufferin
Lord Dufferin appointed a committee in 1888 to consider reforms, though his original proposals were diluted.
17
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 was the first step towards the introduction of the:
Answer:
Parliamentary System (in a truer sense than 1861)
By introducing the budget discussion and questions, it moved slightly closer to a parliamentary system, though still very limited.
18
The number of non-official members in the Central Council (out of the additional members) was:
Answer:
Minority
The official majority was strictly maintained, so non-officials were in a minority.
19
Did the 1892 Act allow discussion on answers given to questions?
Answer:
No
No discussion was permitted in respect of an answer given to a question.
20
Which chamber of commerce was given the right to recommend members to the Central Legislative Council?
Answer:
Bengal Chamber of Commerce
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce was specifically mentioned for recommending members to the Central Council.