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 Concurrent List included subjects like:
Answer:
Criminal Law and Procedure
Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Marriage and Divorce, and Labour Welfare were in the Concurrent List.
42
The First Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, established under the 1935 framework, was:
Answer:
Sir Osborne Smith
Sir Osborne Smith was the first Governor of the RBI (1935-1937).
43
The 'Faizpur Session' (1936) of the Congress was significant regarding the 1935 Act because:
Answer:
It demanded a Constituent Assembly elected by adult franchise
The Congress reiterated its rejection of the 1935 Act and demanded a Constituent Assembly elected by adult suffrage to frame a constitution.
44
Under the 1935 Act, the 'Civil Services of the Crown in India' were protected. Who had the power to dismiss a civil servant?
Answer:
Only the authority that appointed him (or superior)
Statutory protection ensured that no civil servant could be dismissed by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed.
45
The Government of India Act 1935 repealed which previous Act?
Answer:
Government of India Act 1919 (partially)
It repealed the Government of India Act 1915 and the Government of India Act 1919 (except the Preamble and the structure of the Secretary of State's services in transition).
46
The 'Federal' part of the government was legally dyarchical. Which of these was a 'Transferred' subject at the Centre?
Answer:
Commerce
Defense, External Affairs, Ecclesiastical Affairs, and Tribal Areas were Reserved. Other subjects like Commerce, Industry, and Communications were Transferred to Ministers.
47
Who had the power to summon a Joint Sitting of the two Houses of the Federal Legislature?
Answer:
The Governor-General
The Governor-General had the power to summon a joint sitting to resolve deadlocks between the chambers.
48
Which tax was assigned to the Federation but could be distributed to Provinces?
Answer:
Salt Duty
Duties on Salt, Federal Excise, and Export Duties were Federal but could be shared/distributed to provinces by an Act.
49
The Instrument of Accession allowed Princely States to:
Answer:
Specify the subjects they surrendered to the Federation
The Rulers could specify and limit the extent of federal authority in their states through the Instrument of Accession; terms could vary between states.
50
Under the 1935 Act, 'Water Supplies' and irrigation disputes were to be adjudicated by:
Answer:
The Governor-General (via Commission)
Section 130-132 excluded water disputes from the Federal Court's jurisdiction, empowering the Governor-General to appoint a commission and give a decision.