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
31
The 'Mayo Resolution' of 1870 is associated with:
Answer:
Financial Decentralization
Lord Mayo's resolution of 1870 initiated the process of financial decentralization in India, transferring control over certain departments (like education and health) to provincial governments with fixed grants.
32
Which Governor-General was assassinated in the Andaman Islands?
Answer:
Lord Mayo
Lord Mayo was the only Viceroy to be murdered in office. He was assassinated by a convict named Sher Ali Afridi in the Andaman Islands in 1872.
33
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for:
Answer:
A system of tribunals and a ban on strikes
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 established tribunals to settle disputes and prohibited strikes in public utility services without notice.
34
Which reform did the 'Seva Sadan' founded by Behramji Malabari in 1885 focus on?
Answer:
Care for women and social work
Behramji Malabari, a Parsi reformer, founded Seva Sadan in 1885. It specialized in taking care of exploited and discarded women of all castes.
35
The 'Lottery Committee' (1817) was related to:
Answer:
Town Planning in Calcutta
The Lottery Committee was established to raise funds through lotteries for the improvement and town planning of Calcutta.
36
Who passed the Widow Remarriage Association in 1861?
Answer:
Justice M.G. Ranade
While Vidyasagar championed the Act, Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade founded the Widow Remarriage Association in 1861 to facilitate and organize such marriages in Maharashtra.
37
Which Act separated the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General's Council for the first time?
Answer:
Charter Act of 1853
The Charter Act of 1853 established a separate Legislative Council (Imperial Legislative Council) for the first time, distinguishing law-making from executive functions.
38
The 'Religious Disabilities Act' of 1850 protected the rights of:
Answer:
Converts to Christianity or Islam
Also known as the Lex Loci Act, it ensured that a Hindu who converted to another religion did not lose their right to inherit ancestral property.
39
The Arms Act of 1878, which disarmed Indians, was passed by:
Answer:
Lord Lytton
Lord Lytton passed the Indian Arms Act in 1878, which made it a criminal offense for Indians to carry arms without a license, while Europeans were exempted.
40
Who was the first Indian to enter the Indian Civil Service (ICS)?
Answer:
Satyendranath Tagore
Satyendranath Tagore, the brother of Rabindranath Tagore, became the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service in 1863.