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 leader of the Muslim League became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
12
The division of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) personnel was based on:
Answer:
Choice / Option to serve either Dominion
Civil servants were given the option to serve either India or Pakistan.
13
Which of the following bodies ceased to exist after August 15, 1947?
Answer:
The Crown Representative
The office of the Crown Representative (which dealt with Princely States) was abolished as paramountcy lapsed.
14
The Partition of India created a problem of:
Answer:
Refugee rehabilitation
It triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history and a massive refugee crisis.
15
The 'Instrument of Accession' had to be signed by:
Answer:
The Governor-General and the Ruler of the State
It was an agreement signed between the Ruler of the Princely State and the Governor-General of the Dominion.
16
Who was the first Governor of East Bengal (Pakistan)?
Answer:
Sir Frederick Burrows
Sir Frederick Burrows was the last Governor of undivided Bengal; Sir Frederick Bourne became Governor of East Bengal (Correction: Sir Frederick Bourne was Governor of East Bengal. Burrows resigned).
17
Who became the first Governor of West Bengal in independent India?
Answer:
C. Rajagopalachari
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Governor of West Bengal from Aug 15, 1947, before becoming Governor-General.
18
Which portfolio did Sardar Patel hold in the first Cabinet of independent India?
Answer:
Home, Information & Broadcasting, States
He was the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home, Information & Broadcasting, and States.
19
The Indian Independence Act allowed the Governor-General to remain in office until:
Answer:
The new Constitution was framed
He held office during the King's pleasure, effectively until the transition to a Republic or appointment of a successor, pending the new constitution.
20
Who was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army (taking over in 1949)?
Answer:
K.M. Cariappa
General K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief in January 1949.