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 the 1935 Act, the proceeds of Income Tax were:
Answer:
Shared between Federation and Provinces
Income tax was levied by the Federation, but a prescribed percentage of the proceeds was assigned to the Provinces.
72
Which committee's report formed the basis for the financial allocation between the Centre and Provinces under the 1935 Act?
Answer:
Otto Niemeyer Report
Sir Otto Niemeyer was appointed to inquire into the financial position and recommend the allocation of resources (Niemeyer Award).
73
Who was to appoint the 'Financial Adviser' to the Governor-General under the 1935 Act?
Answer:
The Governor-General in his discretion
The Governor-General, exercising his individual judgment, was to appoint a Financial Adviser to assist him in safeguarding the financial stability of the Federation.
74
The Governor-General was to be assisted by how many 'Counsellors' for the administration of Reserved Subjects?
Answer:
Not exceeding 3
The Act provided for the appointment of not more than 3 Counsellors to assist the Governor-General in the administration of Reserved subjects (Defense, etc.).
75
Which section of the Government of India Act 1935 dealt with the 'Failure of Constitutional Machinery' at the Centre?
Answer:
Section 45
Section 45 empowered the Governor-General to suspend the Constitution at the Centre in case of a breakdown of machinery (Section 93 was for Provinces).
76
In contrast to the Lower House, the election to the Council of State (for British India seats) was largely:
Answer:
Direct
Generally, the method of election to the Council of State was direct (with high franchise), whereas the Lower House was indirect, a reversal of the usual federal practice.
77
What was the method of election for the representatives of British India to the Federal Assembly?
Answer:
Indirect Election by Provincial Assemblies
The members of the Federal Assembly from British India were to be elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies via proportional representation.
78
In the proposed Council of State (Upper House), how many seats were allotted to the Princely States?
Answer:
104
Out of 260 members in the Council of State, 104 seats were allotted to the Princely States and 156 to British India.
79
The proposed Federal Assembly (Lower House) was to consist of how many members in total?
Answer:
375
The Federal Assembly was to consist of 375 members (250 from British India and 125 from Princely States).
80
The Government of India Act 1935 received Royal Assent on:
Answer:
August 2, 1935
The Act received the Royal Assent on August 2, 1935, after being passed by the British Parliament.