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
41
The Universities at Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were set up in which year?
Answer:
1857
Following the recommendations of Wood's Dispatch (1854), the first three modern universities were established in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1857.
42
Which social reformer is associated with the 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' founded in 1873?
Answer:
Jyotiba Phule
Jyotiba Phule founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) in Pune in 1873 to fight for the rights of the lower castes and against the dominance of Brahmins.
43
The Press Act of 1835, which liberated the Indian press, was passed by:
Answer:
Charles Metcalfe
Charles Metcalfe, acting Governor-General, repealed the restrictive Licensing Regulations of 1823. He is known as the 'Liberator of the Indian Press'.
44
Who started the journal 'Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq' to promote social reform among Muslims?
Answer:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan launched the journal 'Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq' (Social Reformer) in 1870 to propagate modern ideas and social reforms among the Muslim community.
45
Which Governor-General was responsible for passing the 'General Service Enlistment Act' of 1856?
Answer:
Lord Canning
Lord Canning passed this Act, which required sepoys to serve wherever required, including overseas. This was a cause of social resentment leading to the 1857 Revolt as crossing the sea (Kala Pani) meant loss of caste for many Hindus.
46
The Lee Commission (1924) was appointed to improve:
Answer:
The Civil Services
The Lee Commission was appointed to look into the composition and conditions of the superior Civil Services in India, recommending the establishment of a Public Service Commission.
47
The 'Abbott-Wood Report' of 1937 is associated with:
Answer:
Technical and Vocational Education
The Abbott-Wood Report (1937) recommended that vocational education should be considered as important as literary education, leading to the establishment of polytechnics.
48
Which Act abolished the 'Doctrine of Lapse'?
Answer:
Queen's Proclamation (implied)
Following the 1857 Revolt, Queen Victoria's Proclamation of 1858 renounced further territorial expansion, effectively ending the policy of annexation and the Doctrine of Lapse.
49
The Second Factory Act (1891) mandated a weekly holiday for workers. Who was the Viceroy?
Answer:
Lord Lansdowne
The Factory Act of 1891 was passed during Lord Lansdowne's tenure. It provided a weekly holiday for all workers and fixed working hours for women at 11 hours per day.
50
Who was the chairman of the committee that recommended the 'Wardha Scheme'?
Answer:
Dr. Zakir Hussain
While the idea was Gandhi's, Dr. Zakir Hussain chaired the committee appointed in 1937 to draft the syllabus and details of the Basic Education scheme.