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
51
Under the Regulating Act, who held the final authority in disputes between the Governor-General and council?
Answer:
Majority vote in the council
The Governor-General could be overruled by a majority of the council members.
52
Which provision was introduced to prevent misuse of power by Company servants?
Answer:
Ban on accepting bribes
The Act banned Company officers from receiving gifts or bribes.
53
Which administrative system was weakened due to the Regulating Act?
Answer:
Dual system in Bengal
The dual revenue system established by Clive declined under increased regulation.
54
Which institution gained the authority to supervise the East India Company for the first time?
Answer:
British Parliament
Parliament gained the power to regulate the Company’s governance.
55
Under the Regulating Act, the Governor-General was appointed for a term of:
Answer:
5 years
The Governor-General's term was fixed at 5 years.
56
Which of the following presidencies was most directly affected by the Regulating Act?
Answer:
Bengal
Bengal became the administrative centre under the new Governor-General.
57
The Regulating Act prohibited Company servants from:
Answer:
Trade in private capacity
Company servants were prohibited from engaging in private trade to reduce corruption.
58
Which later Act was introduced to correct flaws in the Regulating Act?
Answer:
Pitt’s India Act (1784)
Pitt’s India Act fixed administrative confusion and created dual governance.
59
Why was the Regulating Act considered a failure?
Answer:
It created confusion between judiciary and executive
Overlapping authority between the Supreme Court and the Governor-General caused administrative chaos.
60
The Regulating Act applied mainly to which territory?
Answer:
Bengal
The Act primarily focused on Bengal, the main revenue centre.