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
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Under Pitt’s India Act, the British Crown gained control over:
Answer:
Political administration
The Crown controlled India's political affairs through the Board of Control.
62
Which earlier law did Pitt’s India Act seek to improve?
Answer:
Regulating Act 1773
Pitt’s India Act was introduced to correct problems created by the Regulating Act.
63
Pitt’s India Act brought the Company under:
Answer:
Government supervision
The Company was still responsible for administration but supervised by the British government.
64
What was the main objective of Pitt’s India Act?
Answer:
To assert Crown control over Indian administration
The Act ensured British government oversight over the Company’s political activities.
65
Which term best describes the relationship between the British government and East India Company after Pitt’s India Act?
Answer:
Supervision
The Company was supervised closely but not abolished.
66
Under Pitt’s India Act, the Governor-General was required to:
Answer:
Submit all correspondence to the Board of Control
All political correspondence had to be shared with the Board of Control.
67
Pitt’s India Act introduced the principle of:
Answer:
Dual control
Dual control split political and commercial functions between two governing bodies.
68
Pitt’s India Act strengthened the powers of which official in India?
Answer:
Governor-General of Bengal
The Governor-General’s authority was increased, especially over the presidencies.
69
Which authority handled political matters under Pitt’s India Act?
Answer:
Board of Control
Political control was effectively transferred to the British government via the Board of Control.
70
Which authority handled commercial matters under Pitt’s India Act?
Answer:
Court of Directors
Only the commercial activities remained under the Court of Directors.