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
31
The 'Jute Export Duty' was a source of revenue for the Federation, but a share was assigned to:
Answer:
The Jute-growing Provinces
A substantial share (at least half) of the net proceeds of the Jute export duty was assigned to the jute-growing provinces (like Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Orissa).
32
The 'Instrument of Instructions' could be amended by:
Answer:
The British Parliament (Address by both Houses)
Any amendment to the Instrument of Instructions required an address to be presented to His Majesty by both Houses of the British Parliament.
33
Did the 1935 Act provide for a 'Bill of Rights'?
Answer:
No
Like the 1919 Act, the 1935 Act also did not contain a Bill of Rights.
34
Under the 1935 Act, the salary of the Governor-General was:
Answer:
Charged on the revenues of the Federation (Non-votable)
The salary and allowances of the Governor-General were 'Charged' expenditure and were not subject to the vote of the legislature.
35
The Act allowed the Governor to promulgate two types of Ordinances. One was on ministerial advice; the other was:
Answer:
In his discretion / Individual Judgment
The Governor could issue ordinances in his discretion (Section 89) at any time if he was satisfied immediate action was necessary for his special responsibilities.
36
Who was the Viceroy of India when the Government of India Act 1935 was passed?
Answer:
Lord Willingdon
Lord Willingdon was the Viceroy (1931-1936) when the Act was passed in 1935. Lord Linlithgow implemented it.
37
The total number of seats in the Bengal Legislative Assembly (Lower House) was:
Answer:
250
Bengal had the largest assembly with 250 seats.
38
In case of 'Repugnancy' (conflict) between Federal and Provincial law, which section of the Act applied?
Answer:
Section 107
Section 107 dealt with inconsistency between Federal laws and Provincial laws, generally giving precedence to Federal law.
39
Which of the following was NOT an 'Excluded Area'?
Answer:
City of Bombay
City of Bombay was a regular administered area. Excluded areas were backward tracts like Naga Hills, Laccadive Islands, etc.
40
The 1935 Act provided that the executive authority of a Province was exercised on behalf of:
Answer:
His Majesty (The Crown)
Under the Act, the executive authority was exercised on behalf of His Majesty by the Governor.