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
71
The Bengal Regulation of 1795 and 1804 declared which practice illegal?
Answer:
Female Infanticide
These regulations specifically targeted the practice of killing female infants, which was prevalent in certain parts of Bengal and among Rajputs.
72
Who founded the Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875?
Answer:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the MAO College in 1875 to provide modern Western education to Muslims while retaining Islamic values. It later became Aligarh Muslim University.
73
The Suppression of Immoral Traffic Act was passed in 1923 following the growing concern over:
Answer:
Prostitution and exploitation of women
Various provincial acts and the central emphasis in the 1920s aimed at suppressing immoral traffic in women and children (prostitution), often driven by social reform movements.
74
Which Act introduced the portfolio system in the Executive Council of the Governor-General?
Answer:
Indian Councils Act, 1861
The Indian Councils Act of 1861, advocated by Lord Canning, introduced the Portfolio system, where each member of the Governor-General's Council was assigned a specific department, laying the foundation for cabinet government.
75
The creation of the Department of Public Instruction was recommended by:
Answer:
Wood's Dispatch
Wood's Dispatch of 1854 recommended the creation of a Department of Public Instruction in each of the five provinces of the company to review educational progress.
76
Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882?
Answer:
Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon, known as a liberal Viceroy, repealed the repressive Vernacular Press Act of 1878 in 1882, allowing the Indian language press the same freedom as the English press.
77
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was enacted in which year?
Answer:
1898
While earlier versions existed (1882), the comprehensive Code of Criminal Procedure that served as the backbone of criminal justice in British India was enacted in 1898.
78
Which educational committee focused on the 'Consolidation of Education' rather than expansion?
Answer:
Hartog Committee (1929)
The Hartog Committee was appointed by the Simon Commission to review education. It observed that the rapid expansion had led to a dilution of quality and recommended a policy of consolidation and improvement rather than mere expansion.
79
The Federal Court of India was established under which Act?
Answer:
Government of India Act, 1935
The Government of India Act, 1935, provided for the establishment of a Federal Court. It was inaugurated in 1937 and functioned until the Supreme Court of India was established in 1950.
80
Who was the Governor-General when the First Factory Act of 1881 was passed?
Answer:
Lord Ripon
The First Factory Act was passed in 1881 during Lord Ripon's tenure. It primarily addressed child labor, prohibiting the employment of children under 7 and limiting working hours for children between 7 and 12.