Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
Who was the Governor of the Punjab province at the time of Partition?
Answer:
Sir Evan Jenkins
Sir Evan Jenkins was the Governor of Punjab during the turbulent period of partition.
42
The Indian Independence Act 1947 is technically cited as:
Answer:
10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 30
The official citation of the Act in the British Statute Book is '10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 30'.
43
Which Hindu-majority district of Bengal was awarded to Pakistan?
Answer:
Khulna
Khulna, a Hindu-majority district, was awarded to East Pakistan in exchange for Murshidabad.
44
Which Muslim-majority district of Bengal was awarded to India by the Radcliffe Commission?
Answer:
Murshidabad
Murshidabad, despite having a Muslim majority, was awarded to India to ensure the connection between Calcutta and North Bengal.
45
The Joint Defence Council, responsible for dividing the military, was chaired by:
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten served as the Chairman of the Joint Defence Council in his capacity as the Governor-General of India.
46
Who was the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces during the transition period to oversee the division of the army?
Answer:
Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck
Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck was appointed as the Supreme Commander of the Joint Defence Council.
47
Until what date was the Governor-General empowered to issue orders for the effective implementation of the Act?
Answer:
March 31, 1948
The power to issue orders under Section 9 was initially valid until March 31, 1948.
48
The Governor-General was empowered to issue 'Adaptation Orders' to modify existing laws under which Section of the Act?
Answer:
Section 9
Section 9 empowered the Governor-General to make necessary orders for bringing the Act into force and for adapting existing laws.
49
Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Arbitral Tribunal set up to resolve disputes regarding the division of assets?
Answer:
Sir Patrick Spens
Sir Patrick Spens, the then Chief Justice of India, was appointed as the Chairman of the Arbitral Tribunal.
50
Which British Monarch gave the Royal Assent to the Indian Independence Act 1947?
Answer:
King George VI
King George VI was the reigning monarch who gave the Royal Assent to the Act on July 18, 1947.