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
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The ordinance making power of the Viceroy is currently seen in the Indian Constitution as:
Answer:
Ordinance promulgating power of President
The power of the President of India to issue ordinances (Article 123) traces its origin to the Indian Councils Act of 1861.
22
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 allowed the Viceroy to nominate a President for the Executive Council in his:
Answer:
Absence
He was authorized to nominate a president to preside over the meetings of the Executive Council in his absence.
23
Who presided over the meetings of the Legislative Council?
Answer:
The Viceroy (or a President nominated by him)
The Viceroy presided over the meetings, or in his absence, a senior member or a President nominated by him.
24
Before the 1861 Act, legislation was often delayed due to the centralized nature of the:
Answer:
Charter Act 1833
The Charter Act of 1833 had centralized all legislative power in the Governor-General in Council, causing delays and failing to address local needs.
25
The function of the Legislative Council was strictly limited to:
Answer:
Legislation (making laws)
The functions of the new Legislative Council were strictly limited to the consideration of legislative measures (making laws).
26
Which member was added to the Executive Council later in 1874 (expanding on the 1861 structure)?
Answer:
Member for Public Works
While the 1861 Act added a 5th member, a 6th member for Public Works was added in 1874.
27
The decentralization policy initiated by the 1861 Act finally resulted in 'Provincial Autonomy' under which Act?
Answer:
Act of 1935
The policy of legislative devolution started in 1861 resulted in the grant of almost complete internal autonomy to the provinces in 1937 under the Government of India Act of 1935.
28
Did the 1861 Act establish a full-fledged Parliament in India?
Answer:
No, it was a committee for the purpose of making laws
It did not establish a parliament; the council was merely an expansion of the executive for legislative purposes, often described as a 'durbar' rather than a parliament.
29
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 empowered the Viceroy to create new provinces for:
Answer:
Legislative purposes
The Governor-General was empowered to create new provinces for legislative purposes and to appoint Lieutenant Governors for them.
30
The inclusion of Indians in the Council was a reaction to which historical event?
Answer:
Revolt of 1857
The Revolt of 1857 made the British realize the danger of ruling without knowing the sentiments of the ruled, leading to the inclusion of Indians in the legislative process.