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
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.
72
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.
73
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.
74
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.
75
The legislative powers of the Governor-General under the 1947 Act were:
Answer:
Nominal / Constitutional
The Governor-General became a constitutional head acting on the advice of ministers; his powers to legislate ordinances in his discretion were removed/modified.
76
The referendum in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) was boycotted by:
Answer:
Khudai Khidmatgars (Red Shirts)
Abdul Ghaffar Khan and his Khudai Khidmatgars boycotted the referendum because it did not include the option for an independent 'Pashtunistan'.
77
Which province decided its future through a 'Jirga' (Tribal Assembly)?
Answer:
British Baluchistan
The Shahi Jirga and the non-official members of the Quetta Municipality decided the fate of British Baluchistan (voting to join Pakistan).
78
Who was the first Prime Minister of the Dominion of India?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in as the first Prime Minister of independent India.
79
What happened to the treaties between the British Crown and the Tribal Areas (like NWFP tribes)?
Answer:
Lapsed
Similar to the Princely States, treaties and agreements with the Tribal Areas lapsed with the transfer of power.
80
The Act provided that the British Government would have ______ authority over the affairs of the Dominions after August 15, 1947.
Answer:
No
The Act completely ended the jurisdiction and authority of the British Parliament and Government over India and Pakistan.