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
61
What was the first and immediate problem which invited the attention of the Government?
Answer:
Rehabilitation of Refugees
The massive influx of millions of displaced Muslims from India created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, making refugee rehabilitation the top priority.
62
In the Indian Punjab, which state troops joined with Hindu and Sikh bands in the systematic extermination of the Muslim population?
Answer:
Patiala, Kapurthala, Alwar, Bharatpur
The princely states of Patiala, Kapurthala, Alwar, and Bharatpur saw state forces actively participating in or aiding the violence against Muslim residents.
63
Which massacre planned by the Sikhs was on a large scale?
Answer:
Punjab
The partition of Punjab triggered a massive, organized campaign of violence, particularly involving Sikh bands attacking Muslim communities.
64
Which was the first organized attempt of extermination of Muslims?
Answer:
The 1946 Massacre of Muslims of Bihar
The 1946 Bihar riots were one of the earliest and most severe instances of large-scale communal violence targeted at Muslims before the actual partition.
65
Who was supervising the division of Military Assets?
Answer:
British Commanders
The division was supervised by a Neutral Supreme Command headed by Field Marshall Auchinleck, which primarily consisted of British commanders.
66
How much money in lieu of Pakistan's share of Ordnance Factories was given to Pakistan?
Answer:
60 Million
Since all ordnance factories were in India, it was agreed that Pakistan would receive 60 million rupees to establish its own ordnance factories.
67
It was decided that the army soldiers and men who opted for either Pakistan or India should report to their countries of choice by:
Answer:
15th August, 1947
The deadline for military personnel to report to the dominion of their choice was set for August 15, 1947, coinciding with the official independence.
68
At the time of partition, all the Ordnance Factories, sixteen in number, were located in:
Answer:
India
All 16 ordnance factories of the British Indian Army were located in territories that became part of India, leaving Pakistan without any domestic military production capacity.
69
Military assets were to be divided with the ratio of:
Answer:
36% and 64%
The division of military assets between Pakistan and India was agreed upon in the ratio of 36% for Pakistan and 64% for India.
70
British Field Marshall Auchinleck, who was in favor of maintaining the unity of armed forces, was entrusted with the job of dividing the armed forces and army assets in:
Answer:
June 3, 1947
The June 3rd Plan necessitated the division of the British Indian Army and its assets between the two new dominions, overseen by Field Marshall Auchinleck.