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 Indian Princely states numbering 562 comprised how much of the Indian Territory?
Answer:
1/3
Nearly one-third of the Indian subcontinent's landmass was ruled by princely states rather than direct British administration.
42
The Indus Basin project included the construction of how many dams, barrages, and link canals?
Answer:
2 Dams, 5 Barrages, 7 Link Canals
The project aimed to compensate Pakistan for the loss of the eastern rivers by building a massive network of dams (Mangla and Tarbela), barrages, and canals.
43
According to the Indus Basin Treaty, the waters of the Chenab, Jhelum, and Indus would be used by:
Answer:
Pakistan
The three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) were allocated to Pakistan, with limited use allowed for India.
44
According to the Indus Basin Treaty, the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej would be used exclusively by:
Answer:
India
The three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) were allocated to India for its exclusive use.
45
Who represented Pakistan and India at the signing of the Indus Basin Water Treaty?
Answer:
President Ayub Khan and PM Nehru
Field Marshal Ayub Khan represented Pakistan and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru represented India.
46
When was the Indus Basin Water Treaty concluded?
Answer:
September 19, 1960
The treaty was signed in Karachi on September 19, 1960, formally settling the water sharing dispute.
47
How did Pakistan manage to overcome its problem arising out of the blockade of water?
Answer:
With the assistance of World Bank
The World Bank (then IBRD) acted as a mediator and financier to resolve the water crisis between the two nations.
48
After how much time of partition did India stop the waters of the Rivers Ravi and Sutlej, a grave blow to Pakistan's agriculture?
Answer:
8 months
On April 1, 1948 (roughly 8 months after partition), India cut off water supplies from the headworks under its control.
49
Before partition, India planned to build which dams on the river Sutlej?
Answer:
Bhakra
The Bhakra Dam project was a major upstream development planned on the Sutlej River that threatened water flow to Pakistan.
50
When was it decided that the Jassar Headworks would be given to India (despite being in a Muslim majority area)?
Answer:
At the time of partition
The Radcliffe Award, announced at the time of partition, made controversial boundary decisions regarding canal headworks.