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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What was the status of Berar under the 1947 Act?
Answer:
It reverted to the Nizam but was integrated into India
Technically, the lease agreement ended and sovereignty reverted to the Nizam, but politically it remained integrated with the Central Provinces (India).
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Which region's fate was decided by the 'Shahi Jirga'?
Answer:
British Baluchistan
The Shahi Jirga (and members of Quetta Municipality) voted on behalf of British Baluchistan to join Pakistan.
33
Who was the first Finance Minister of Independent India?
Answer:
R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
R.K. Shanmukham Chetty was the first Finance Minister and presented the first budget.
34
Who was the first Law Minister of Independent India?
Answer:
B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was included in the first Cabinet of independent India as the Law Minister.
35
The Gurdaspur district of Punjab was critical because it provided India land access to:
Answer:
Kashmir
The award of Gurdaspur (specifically Pathankot tehsil) to India was strategic as it provided the only road link to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Who was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
37
The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan held its first meeting on:
Answer:
August 11, 1947
The inaugural session of the Pakistan Constituent Assembly was held on August 11, 1947, in Karachi.
38
Who served as the Secretary of the States Department and played a crucial role in the integration of states?
Answer:
V.P. Menon
V.P. Menon was the Secretary of the States Department and the right-hand man of Sardar Patel.
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The 'States Department' (Ministry of States) was created on July 5, 1947, under the charge of:
Answer:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel headed the newly created States Department to handle the accession of Princely States.
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Who was the Congress President when the Indian Independence Act was passed?
Answer:
J.B. Kripalani
J.B. Kripalani was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of independence.