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
81
The 1935 Act provided that the Federal Legislature could not discuss the conduct of:
Answer:
Judges of the Federal Court/High Courts
Discussion on the conduct of judges of the Federal Court or High Courts in the discharge of their duties was prohibited.
82
Which prominent leader called the 1935 Act a 'New Charter of Slavery'?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru famously described it as a 'New Charter of Slavery' due to the overwhelming powers of the British Governors and Viceroy.
83
The financial autonomy of the provinces was enhanced by allowing them to borrow money upon the security of:
Answer:
Provincial revenues
Provinces were granted the power to borrow money on the security of their own provincial revenues.
84
The creation of Bihar as a separate province occurred in 1936 (effective 1937) by separating it from:
Answer:
Orissa (division of Bihar and Orissa)
The existing province of 'Bihar and Orissa' was split into two separate provinces: Bihar and Orissa.
85
The 'Council of State' (Upper House) under the proposed Federation was to be:
Answer:
A permanent body not subject to dissolution
It was to be a permanent body not subject to dissolution, with one-third of members retiring every three years.
86
Under the 1935 Act, the British Parliament retained the power to:
Answer:
Amend or repeal the Act
The ultimate power to amend or repeal the Constitution (the Act) remained with the British Parliament; the Indian legislature could not amend it.
87
The Federal Assembly (Lower House) was to have a tenure of:
Answer:
5 years
The Federal Assembly was to have a tenure of 5 years, while the Council of State was a permanent body with one-third retiring every 3 years.
88
Which Act is considered the 'blueprint' of the Constitution of India (1950)?
Answer:
Act of 1935
A large part of the Indian Constitution, including the federal structure, office of Governor, judiciary, and emergency provisions, was drawn from the Government of India Act 1935.
89
Did the 1935 Act grant the right to secede from the Federation to the acceding Princely States?
Answer:
No, accession was permanent
Once a Princely State signed the Instrument of Accession and joined the Federation, the accession was generally considered permanent under the Act.
90
The Government of India Act 1935 continued the existence of 'Excluded' and 'Partially Excluded' areas. These were administered by:
Answer:
The Governor in his discretion
Excluded Areas were administered by the Governor in his discretion, while Partially Excluded Areas were administered by the Governor exercising his individual judgment.