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 did the Regulating Act impact the Court of Directors' elections?
Answer:
One-fourth of the Directors were to be re-elected annually
Instead of annual elections for all, the Act mandated that Directors hold office for four years, with one-fourth of the number being re-elected every year.
22
Which parliamentary committee's report in 1772 exposed the corruption of Company servants, leading to the Regulating Act?
Answer:
Secret Committee
A Secret Parliamentary Committee reported in 1772 that servants of the Company, including Clive, had received large sums and jagirs, necessitating regulation.
23
The term 'English Nawabs' referred to:
Answer:
Corrupt Company servants who returned to England with immense wealth
Servants of the Company who engaged in corruption and private trade, returning to England with heaps of wealth and living lavishly, were nicknamed 'English Nawabs'.
24
Under the Regulating Act, the legislative powers of the Governor-General in Council were subject to registration with:
Answer:
The Supreme Court
The rules and regulations made by the Governor General in Council had to be registered with the Supreme Court to be valid.
25
The Regulating Act was the first attempt by the British Government to do what in India?
Answer:
Centralize the administrative machinery
It was the first attempt by the British government to centralize the administrative machinery in India and dictate the form of government for the Company's possessions.
26
Which of the following was a major defect of the Regulating Act of 1773 regarding the Supreme Court?
Answer:
Its jurisdiction was vague and conflicted with the Council
The Act did not clearly define the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court or its relationship with the Governor General in Council, leading to severe conflicts between the judiciary and the executive.
27
Who had the power to remove the Governor General or Council members under the Regulating Act?
Answer:
The British Monarch on representation from the Court of Directors
They could be removed only by the British Monarch (King or Queen) upon representation from the Court of Directors, providing them some security of tenure.
28
How long was the tenure of the Governor General and his Council members under the Regulating Act of 1773?
Answer:
5 years
The Act provided that the Governor General and the members of his council were to hold office for a term of five years.
29
In the event of a tie in the Executive Council, what power did the Governor General possess under the Regulating Act?
Answer:
Casting vote
While the Governor General did not have a veto to override the majority, he was given a casting vote to break a tie if the council was equally divided.
30
The dual system of administration in Bengal, which caused confusion and led to the Regulating Act, was introduced by:
Answer:
Robert Clive
The dual system of administration (Diwani and Nizamat) was introduced by Robert Clive after the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), but it proved defective and corrupt.