Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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31
When were the final results of the 1937 provincial elections officially declared?
Answer:
February 1937
The polling for the autonomous provinces took place in February and March of 1937, and the final results were declared in February 1937. Following the results, a period of negotiation ensued regarding the formation of ministries.
32
In which months of 1937 were the elections to the legislatures of the autonomous provinces held?
Answer:
February and March
The actual polling for the provincial assemblies took place during the months of February and March in 1937. This was the first time that such a large electorate in India participated in a direct election for provincial power.
33
How many seats did the Muslim League win in Bengal out of the 117 seats reserved for Muslims?
Answer:
39
The Muslim League won 39 seats out of 117 in Bengal. Although not a majority, this made them a significant player in the provincial politics of Bengal, where they eventually formed a coalition with the Krishak Praja Party.
34
In the province of Assam, how many seats did the Muslim League win out of 34 Muslim seats?
Answer:
9
In Assam, the Muslim League secured 9 seats out of the 34 reserved for the Muslim community. This indicated a moderate level of support in the eastern frontier region.
35
In the United Provinces (UP), how many Muslim seats did the Muslim League capture out of 35?
Answer:
Twenty-nine
The Muslim League showed a relatively strong performance in the United Provinces, winning 29 out of the 35 reserved Muslim seats. This was one of the few provinces where the League established a significant presence during the 1937 elections.
36
In the Punjab province, how many seats did the Muslim League win out of the 84 reserved Muslim seats?
Answer:
Only One
The Muslim League performed very poorly in Punjab during the 1937 elections, winning only one seat out of the 84 reserved for Muslims. In contrast, the Unionist Party led by Sir Fazl-i-Hussain and later Sir Sikandar Hayat won 82 of those Muslim seats.
37
In the Punjab province, how many seats did the Unionist Party win out of the 84 Muslim seats?
Answer:
82
The Unionist Party won a landslide victory in Punjab, capturing 82 out of the 84 seats reserved for Muslims. This established them as the dominant political force in the province, leaving the Muslim League with very little representation.
38
What was the total number of seats won by the All India Muslim League across the subcontinent in the 1937 elections?
Answer:
109
The Muslim League won 109 seats out of the 482 seats reserved for Muslims. While this was a modest beginning under Jinnah's reorganized leadership, it highlight the work needed to consolidate the Muslim vote in the coming years.
39
How many seats did the Indian National Congress win in the 1937 provincial elections?
Answer:
716
The Indian National Congress achieved a major victory in the 1937 elections by winning 716 seats. This performance allowed the Congress to form ministries in the majority of the provinces, either on its own or through coalitions.
40
How many seats were reserved for Sikhs in the Provincial Assemblies in the 1937 elections?
Answer:
34
A total of 34 seats were reserved for the Sikh community in the Provincial Assemblies. The majority of these seats were located in the Punjab province, where the Sikh population was most concentrated.