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
The Charter Act of 1853 reduced the patronage of the Directors by:
Answer:
Taking away their right to appoint civil servants
The right of patronage (appointing officials) was taken away and replaced by an open competitive examination.
22
Which of the following was NOT a member of the new Legislative Council established in 1853?
Answer:
Representative from Punjab
The four representatives were from Madras, Bombay, Bengal, and Agra. Punjab did not have a representative in this specific council setup.
23
The Charter Act of 1853 was passed after an inquiry by:
Answer:
Select Committees of both Houses of Parliament
Before the Act was passed, two Select Committees of Parliament were appointed in 1852 to inquire into the affairs of the Company.
24
What was the qualification for the four provincial representatives in the Legislative Council?
Answer:
They had to be civil servants of at least 10 years' standing
The four representatives appointed by the local governments were required to be civil servants of the Company with at least ten years of service.
25
The separation of Bengal's administration from the Governor General of India was intended to:
Answer:
Relieve the Governor General of the heavy burden of local administration
The Governor General was overburdened with the dual responsibility of India and Bengal. A separate Governor (or Lt. Governor) was appointed to manage Bengal's local administration.
26
Why was the Charter Act of 1853 criticized regarding the Legislative Council?
Answer:
It became an 'Anglo-Indian House of Commons' criticizing the Executive
The Council began to act as an independent legislature, questioning the Executive and asserting its rights, which was contrary to the intentions of the authorities who wanted it to be merely advisory.
27
The inclusion of the Chief Justice and a puisne judge in the Legislative Council introduced which element?
Answer:
Judicial element in legislation
It introduced a judicial element into the legislative process by including the Chief Justice and a regular judge of the Supreme Court.
28
The Act of 1853 allowed the Queen to appoint a Law Commission in:
Answer:
England
It empowered the Crown to appoint a Law Commission in England to examine the reports and drafts of the Indian Law Commission.
29
Who was appointed as the President of the Board of Control in 1853 (during the passing of the Act)?
Answer:
Sir Charles Wood
Sir Charles Wood was the President of the Board of Control who played a key role in the passage of the Act (later known for Wood's Despatch).
30
The Charter Act of 1853 is significant because it clearly indicated that:
Answer:
The Company's rule was temporary and could be taken over by the Crown
By not specifying a time period for renewal (unlike the 20-year clauses in previous charters), it gave a clear indication that the Company's rule was temporary and held at the pleasure of the Parliament.