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
51
The Indian Independence Act was unique because it:
Answer:
Was a voluntary abdication of power by a colonial power
It is cited as a unique instance where a colonial power voluntarily passed a law to abdicate its sovereignty and transfer power.
52
The power to appoint the Boundary Commission was vested in:
Answer:
The Governor-General
The Governor-General was empowered to appoint the commission (though the members were nominated by Congress and League).
53
The Governor-General of India (Mountbatten) ceased to hold office in:
Answer:
June 1948
Lord Mountbatten left India in June 1948, and C. Rajagopalachari succeeded him.
54
The Chittagong Hill Tracts, a non-Muslim majority area, was awarded to:
Answer:
Pakistan (East Bengal)
The Radcliffe Award controversially gave the Chittagong Hill Tracts (97% non-Muslim) to East Pakistan for economic/geographic reasons.
55
What happened to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands under the partition plan?
Answer:
Remained with India
Despite some Pakistani claims, the islands remained part of the Dominion of India.
56
Who was the Secretary of State for India when the Act was passed (the last one)?
Answer:
Lord Listowel
The Earl of Listowel was the last Secretary of State for India (April 1947 – August 1947).
57
The Indian Independence Act consists of how many sections?
Answer:
20
It is a relatively short Act with 20 Sections and 3 Schedules.
58
Which of the following was NOT a function of the Governor-General after August 15, 1947?
Answer:
Exercising 'Individual Judgment' or 'Discretion'
The powers to act in 'discretion' or 'individual judgment' (features of the 1935 Act) were removed; he had to act strictly on advice.
59
The 'Standstill Agreements' were negotiated to:
Answer:
Maintain administrative continuity between States and Dominions
Standstill Agreements were signed between the Dominions and Princely States to ensure continuity of existing administrative arrangements (customs, communications, etc.) until final accession.
60
What effect did the Act have on the 'Royal Style and Titles'?
Answer:
Removed 'Emperor of India'
It provided for the omission of the words 'Emperor of India' (Indiae Imperator) from the Royal Titles.