Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
Who represented the Sikhs in the Interim Government and later the First Cabinet?
Answer:
Baldev Singh
Baldev Singh was the Defence Minister.
22
The 'Partition Council' was set up to replace which body?
Answer:
Separation Council
The Partition Council replaced the Separation Council to oversee the division of assets and liabilities at a higher political level.
23
Which Act was described by Lord Samuel as 'The Treaty of Peace without War'?
Answer:
Indian Independence Act 1947
Lord Samuel described the Indian Independence Act as 'a treaty of peace without war' in the House of Lords.
24
Who was the first woman to hold a Union Cabinet post in free India?
Answer:
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur became the first Health Minister of independent India.
25
Who sang 'Vande Mataram' at the historic midnight session of the Constituent Assembly?
Answer:
Sucheta Kripalani
Sucheta Kripalani sang 'Vande Mataram' at the opening of the session.
26
Who moved the 'Tryst with Destiny' resolution in the Constituent Assembly at midnight on August 14-15?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech and moved the resolution.
27
The Dominion of Pakistan became an Islamic Republic in which year?
Answer:
1956
Pakistan remained a Dominion until 1956 when it adopted its first constitution and became an Islamic Republic.
28
The Dominion of India ceased to exist and became a Republic on:
Answer:
January 26, 1950
India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, when the new Constitution came into force, replacing the 1947 Act.
29
Who became the first Governor-General of India after Lord Mountbatten left in 1948?
Answer:
C. Rajagopalachari
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) became the first (and only) Indian Governor-General of India.
30
The last British troops left India on February 28, 1948. They belonged to which regiment?
Answer:
Somerset Light Infantry
The First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry was the last British Army unit to leave India.