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
21
How were military assets divided under June 3 Plan?
Answer:
Equal proportional division
All military and administrative assets were divided proportionately.
22
Which institution was established to demarcate new borders?
Answer:
Boundary Commission
Boundary Commissions determined divisions.
23
What freedom was granted to princely states under June 3rd Plan?
Answer:
Join India or Pakistan freely
They could accede to either dominion.
24
Which province was directed to hold a referendum under the June 3 Plan?
Answer:
NWFP
The NWFP referendum determined accession.
25
Under June 3 Plan, legislatures of which provinces had to decide the question of division?
Answer:
Punjab and Bengal
Punjab and Bengal legislatures voted on partition.
26
June 3rd Plan is also known as:
Answer:
Mountbatten Plan
The Partition scheme is called the Mountbatten or June 3 Plan.
27
When was the Partition Plan formally issued?
Answer:
3 June 1947
The formal announcement was made on 3 June 1947.
28
When did Congress accept the proposed partition plan?
Answer:
1 May 1947
The Congress Working Committee accepted it on 1 May 1947.
29
When did Mountbatten finalize the basic outline of the partition plan?
Answer:
April 1947
By mid-April 1947 major framework was ready.
30
How many members did the Punjab Boundary Commission have including chairman?
Answer:
5
There were five members in total.