Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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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
Whose theory of 'Free Trade' had become popular and influenced the provisions of the Charter Act of 1813?
Answer:
Adam Smith
The theory of Free Trade policy by Adam Smith had become quite popular, supporting the argument to end the Company's monopoly[cite: 1092].
42
Which decree issued by Napoleon in 1807 further restricted British trade?
Answer:
Milan Decree
Along with the Berlin Decree, the Milan Decree of 1807 was implemented to forbid the import of British goods[cite: 1090, 1120].
43
Which decree issued by Napoleon in 1806 was part of the Continental System?
Answer:
Berlin Decree
Napoleon put in place the Berlin Decree of 1806 as part of the Continental System[cite: 1090, 1120].
44
What was the name of the system installed by Napoleon that forbade the import of British goods into Europe?
Answer:
The Continental System
Napoleon installed the 'Continental System' in Europe, which forbade the import of British goods into European countries allied with France[cite: 1090, 1120].
45
Which French leader's policies contributed to the background circumstances of the Charter Act of 1813?
Answer:
Napoleon Bonaparte
The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and his Continental System brought hard days to British businessmen, leading to demands to open Indian trade[cite: 1089, 1090].
46
Besides tea, the Charter Act of 1813 retained the Company's monopoly on trade with which country?
Answer:
China
The Act preserved the Company's monopoly in trade with China[cite: 1098, 1124].
47
The Charter Act of 1813 retained the Company's monopoly over trade in which specific commodity?
Answer:
Tea
While the general trade monopoly with India was abolished, the Company's monopoly in trade in tea was kept intact[cite: 1098, 1124].
48
Which significant monopoly of the East India Company was ended by the Charter Act of 1813?
Answer:
Monopoly on trade with India
The Charter Act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in trade with India, throwing it open to all British merchants[cite: 1097, 1099].
49
For how many years did the Charter Act of 1813 renew the East India Company's charter?
Answer:
20 years
The Act renewed the charter of the East India Company for another 20 years[cite: 1083, 1114].
50
The Charter Act of 1813 is also known by which other name?
Answer:
East India Company Act 1813
The Charter Act of 1813 is also referred to as the East India Company Act 1813[cite: 1083].