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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The control of the Secretary of State over the 'Transferred Subjects' in the provinces was:
Answer:
Relaxed / Restricted
The Act provided for the relaxation of the Secretary of State's control over Transferred subjects to allow for provincial autonomy in those areas.
62
The 'Instrument of Instructions' issued to the Governor directed him to encourage:
Answer:
Joint Responsibility of Ministers
The Governor was instructed to encourage the habit of joint responsibility among the Ministers, though in practice, this was rarely achieved.
63
Which Act separated the Provincial Budget from the Central Budget for the first time?
Answer:
Act of 1919
The Government of India Act 1919 separated the Provincial Budget from the Central Budget and authorized provincial legislatures to enact their own budgets.
64
Who was the first President of the Chamber of Princes (Narendra Mandal)?
Answer:
The Viceroy of India
The Viceroy was the ex-officio President of the Chamber of Princes.
65
In which two provinces was the working of Dyarchy suspended due to the refusal of the Swarajists to form ministries?
Answer:
Bengal and Central Provinces
Following the 1923 elections, the Swarajists wrecked the machinery of Dyarchy in Bengal and the Central Provinces, forcing the Governors to take over transferred subjects.
66
The franchise for the Council of State was based on an annual income of roughly:
Answer:
Rs. 10,000 - 30,000
The franchise for the Council of State was extremely restricted, requiring very high property or income qualifications (e.g., income tax on Rs 10,000-30,000 income).
67
Which civil servant assisted Edwin Montagu in drafting the Reforms Report?
Answer:
Sir William Marris
Sir William Marris was the Reforms Commissioner who played a key role in drafting the Montagu-Chelmsford Report.
68
The 'Grand Committee' mechanism for legislation, proposed in the Mont-Ford Report, was:
Answer:
Abandoned in the final Act
The Mont-Ford report proposed a 'Grand Committee' to pass essential legislation in provinces, but the final Act replaced it with the Governor's power of Certification.
69
Did the Government of India Act 1919 introduce a Bill of Rights for Indians?
Answer:
No
The Act did not contain any Bill of Rights, which was a major disappointment for Indian nationalists.
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The Ministers in the provinces were chosen from:
Answer:
The Elected Members of the Legislative Council
Ministers administering Transferred subjects were chosen by the Governor from among the elected members of the Provincial Legislative Council.