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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Which system of government did the Act introduce in provinces?
Answer:
Provincial Autonomy
Full provincial autonomy replaced dyarchy at the provincial level.
22
Which earlier Act was replaced by the 1935 Act?
Answer:
Government of India Act 1919
The 1935 Act replaced reforms introduced under the Government of India Act 1919.
23
What was the most important feature of the Government of India Act 1935?
Answer:
Provincial autonomy
Provincial autonomy was the key feature of the Act.
24
How many schedules were attached to the 1935 Act?
Answer:
10 schedules
Ten schedules were attached dealing with details of governance.
25
How many sections did the Act of 1935 include?
Answer:
321 sections
It had 321 sections, making it the longest constitutional Act passed by British Parliament.
26
How many parts did the Act of 1935 consist of?
Answer:
10 parts
The Act consisted of 10 detailed constitutional parts.
27
What was the main objective of the Act of 1935?
Answer:
Establish provincial autonomy and federal structure
The Act aimed to establish provincial autonomy and propose a federation with princely states.
28
When did the Government of India Act 1935 come into force?
Answer:
1 April 1937
The Act came into force on 1 April 1937 and provincial elections were conducted under it.
29
Which British monarch gave assent to the Act of 1935?
Answer:
King George V
King George V gave royal assent to the Government of India Act 1935.
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When was the Government of India Act 1935 passed?
Answer:
August 1935
The Government of India Act was passed in August 1935 after years of constitutional discussions.