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 Joint Defence Council was established to:
Answer:
Divide the armed forces and equipment
The Joint Defence Council, chaired by Mountbatten, was responsible for the division of the armed forces and their equipment between the two dominions.
82
Which body was set up to settle disputes regarding the division of assets and liabilities between India and Pakistan?
Answer:
Arbitral Tribunal
An Arbitral Tribunal was set up to resolve disputes arising out of the partition of assets and liabilities.
83
The title 'Emperor of India' was dropped from the Royal Style and Titles by the King on:
Answer:
June 22, 1948
Although the Act provided for it in 1947, the formal Royal Proclamation dropping the title 'Emperor of India' was issued on June 22, 1948.
84
Until the new Constitutions were framed, the Dominions were to be governed by:
Answer:
Government of India Act 1935 (as modified)
The administration was to be carried out in accordance with the Government of India Act 1935, with necessary modifications and adaptations.
85
Who became the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Unlike India, which kept Mountbatten, Pakistan chose Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its first Governor-General.
86
Who was the last Viceroy of India before the Act came into force?
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy. Under the Act, his title changed to Governor-General of the Dominion of India.
87
The 'Appointed Day' referred to in the Act for the transfer of power was:
Answer:
August 15, 1947
August 15, 1947, was designated as the 'Appointed Day' for the establishment of the two new Dominions.
88
Did the Indian Independence Act 1947 allow the Dominions to leave the British Commonwealth?
Answer:
Yes, they had the full right to withdraw
The Act gave the Dominions full power to decide their future relationship with the British Empire, including the right to withdraw from the Commonwealth.
89
The Constituent Assemblies of the two Dominions were empowered to act as:
Answer:
Central Legislatures (Parliaments)
The Constituent Assemblies were empowered to function as the Central Legislatures (Parliaments) with full sovereign powers to make laws.
90
What happened to the office of the Secretary of State for India under the 1947 Act?
Answer:
It was abolished
The Act abolished the office of the Secretary of State for India. His functions were transferred to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.