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
The three eastern rivers—the Ravi, the Beas, and the Sutlej—enter Pakistan from:
Answer:
India
The eastern rivers flow from Indian territory into the Punjab province of Pakistan.
52
The three Western Rivers—the Indus, the Jhelum, and the Chenab—flow into Pakistan from which state?
Answer:
Jammu and Kashmir
These three rivers originate in or pass through the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir before entering Pakistan.
53
The water dispute between India and Pakistan had its origin in the partition of:
Answer:
Punjab
The partition of Punjab cut across the Indus River system, leaving headworks in India while the irrigated lands were largely in Pakistan.
54
Upon whose threat of going on a hunger strike if the amount due to Pakistan was not paid did the Indian Government release another 500 million?
Answer:
Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi went on a fast-unto-death to pressure the Indian government to fulfill its moral and legal obligation to pay Pakistan its share.
55
Who threatened that the rest of the amount (550 Million) shall not be paid until Pakistan recognized India's right over Kashmir?
Answer:
Sardar Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Indian Home Minister, used the withheld funds as political leverage regarding the Kashmir conflict.
56
The first installment of how much money was paid to Pakistan out of its share at the time of creation?
Answer:
200 Million
Initially, India released only 200 million rupees to Pakistan, withholding the remaining 550 million rupees of its agreed share.
57
When the division of Rs. 4 billion was decided, Pakistan's total share was to be:
Answer:
750 Million Rupees
After negotiations, Pakistan's share of the undivided cash balance was fixed at 750 million rupees.
58
At the time of partition, the cash balance of Rs. 4 billion was lying in which Bank?
Answer:
Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held the central cash reserves of the British Indian government at the time of partition.
59
At the time of the creation of Pakistan, there was a total cash balance of how much money (in United India)?
Answer:
Rs. 4 billion
At the time of partition, the central cash balance of the undivided Indian government was approximately 4 billion rupees.
60
Which Pakistani Leader gave his personal attention to the grave problem of refugees?
Answer:
Quaid-e-Azam
Despite his failing health, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited refugee camps and personally monitored the relief efforts.