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
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.
72
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.
73
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).
74
Which Act was repealed by the Constitution of India in 1950 (Article 395)?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Article 395 of the Indian Constitution explicitly repealed the Indian Independence Act 1947 and the Government of India Act 1935.
75
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.
76
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.
77
Which of the following was NOT a member of the Partition Council?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
The Partition Council included Mountbatten, Patel, Rajendra Prasad, Jinnah, and Liaquat Ali Khan. Gandhi was not a member.
78
The civil servants appointed before August 15, 1947, were guaranteed:
Answer:
Same conditions of service and rights as before
Section 10 guaranteed that civil servants appointed by the Secretary of State would retain their existing rights regarding pay, leave, and pension.
79
The power to amend the Indian Independence Act 1947 itself was vested in:
Answer:
The Dominion Legislatures (Constituent Assemblies)
A unique feature was that the Dominion Legislatures were empowered to repeal or amend any Act of the British Parliament, including the Indian Independence Act itself.
80
Which Section of the Act provided for the division of the Indian Armed Forces?
Answer:
Section 11
Section 11 of the Act dealt with the division of the Armed Forces and the naval and air forces.