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
The voting in the Sylhet referendum was in favor of Pakistan. Which district remained with India (partially)?
Answer:
Karimganj
While Sylhet voted for Pakistan, the Radcliffe Commission awarded the Karimganj sub-division of Sylhet to India.
62
Under Section 8 of the Act, the powers of the Legislature of the Dominion were:
Answer:
Sovereign and Unlimited
The Constituent Assembly (Legislature) had full power to make laws, including laws having extra-territorial operation, without any British control.
63
Which status was granted to the High Commissioners of the Dominions in London?
Answer:
Status of Ambassadors
They were granted the status and precedence of Ambassadors of foreign countries.
64
The Act provided that the 'Governor-General' would henceforth act on the advice of:
Answer:
The Council of Ministers of the Dominion
He became a constitutional head acting solely on the advice of the Dominion ministers.
65
Who was the Law Minister who piloted the Indian Independence Bill in the House of Commons?
Answer:
Clement Attlee
Prime Minister Clement Attlee himself moved the bill in the House of Commons.
66
The 'Instrument of Accession' gave Princely States the option to:
Answer:
Accede to either India or Pakistan
Though theoretically independent due to lapse of paramountcy, political reality and the instrument offered them the choice to accede to India or Pakistan.
67
The territory of the Dominion of Pakistan was defined to include:
Answer:
East Bengal, West Punjab, Sind, NWFP, Baluchistan
It comprised East Bengal, West Punjab, Sind, British Baluchistan, and the NWFP (subject to referendum results).
68
Which Act was repealed by the Constitution of India in 1950 (Article 395)?
Answer:
Both A and B
Article 395 of the Indian Constitution explicitly repealed the Indian Independence Act 1947 and the Government of India Act 1935.
69
Did the Indian Independence Act provide for a common Governor-General for both Dominions?
Answer:
Yes, unless the Legislatures decided otherwise
The Act allowed for the same person to be Governor-General of both Dominions (provision was there), but Jinnah decided Pakistan should have its own.
70
The Radcliffe Award was announced on:
Answer:
August 17, 1947
To avoid marring the independence celebrations with violence, Mountbatten delayed the announcement of the boundary award until August 17, 1947.