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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Who was the Secretary of State for India when the 1861 Act was passed?
Answer:
Sir Charles Wood
Sir Charles Wood was the Secretary of State for India who introduced the bill in the British Parliament.
32
The Legislative Council was described as having no real powers because it could NOT:
Answer:
Discuss the conduct of administration or ask questions
The Council could not discuss the conduct of the administration, ask questions (interpellations), or discuss grievances; it was strictly confined to legislative measures.
33
Under the 1861 Act, the previous sanction of the Viceroy was required to introduce bills related to:
Answer:
Public Revenue and Debt
Bills relating to public revenue, debt, military, religion, or foreign relations could not be introduced without the previous sanction of the Governor-General (Viceroy).
34
The Viceroy was empowered to make rules for the convenient transaction of business in the Council. Which Article of the current Indian Constitution is analogous to this?
Answer:
Article 77
This power is similar to Article 77 of the Indian Constitution, which empowers the President to make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India.
35
Which Act had previously deprived Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers, necessitating the 1861 restoration?
Answer:
Charter Act 1833
The Charter Act of 1833 had centralized legislative power, depriving the Presidencies of Bombay and Madras of their law-making powers.
36
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was enacted by the Parliament of:
Answer:
The United Kingdom
It was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to make better provision for the constitution of the Council of the Governor-General.
37
The non-official members of the Legislative Council were nominated for a term of:
Answer:
2 years
The additional members (including non-officials) were nominated for a period of two years.
38
The Portfolio system transformed the Viceroy's Executive Council into a miniature:
Answer:
Cabinet
By assigning specific departments to specific members, the portfolio system transformed the Executive Council into a miniature Cabinet.
39
Who had the final veto power over the bills passed by the Legislative Council?
Answer:
The Viceroy
The Viceroy had the power to veto any bill passed by the Council. Even if the Viceroy passed it, the Secretary of State could disallow it.
40
Could the Legislative Council under the Act of 1861 discuss the budget?
Answer:
No, absolutely not
The Council was merely an advisory body for legislation. It had no power to discuss the budget or financial matters.