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
1
The 'Official Secrets Act' was passed during the tenure of:
Answer:
Lord Curzon
The Indian Official Secrets Act was passed in 1904 (amended from 1889) under Lord Curzon to restrict the freedom of the press and prevent the leakage of government information.
2
Which Act gave statutory recognition to the portfolio system?
Answer:
Indian Councils Act, 1861
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 formally recognized the portfolio system introduced by Canning in 1859, transforming the Executive Council into a Cabinet.
3
The 'Sargent Scheme' (1944) recommended free and compulsory education for children aged:
Answer:
6 to 14
The Sargent Plan envisaged free, universal, and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14.
4
Who established the 'Central Hindu College' at Banaras in 1898?
Answer:
Annie Besant
Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu College in 1898. It later formed the nucleus of the Banaras Hindu University founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya.
5
The 'Indian Forest Act' was passed in:
Answer:
1865 (amended 1878, 1927)
The first Indian Forest Act was passed in 1865. It was later replaced by the Act of 1878 and the consolidated Indian Forest Act of 1927, regulating timber and forest produce.
6
Which reform is associated with the 'Cornwallis Code' of 1793?
Answer:
All of the above
The Cornwallis Code (1793) was a comprehensive body of legislation that included the Permanent Settlement, the separation of revenue and justice, and police reforms.
7
The 'Indian Coinage Act' passed in 1906 established:
Answer:
The Gold Standard
The Indian Coinage Act of 1906 (and subsequent administrative measures) effectively placed India on a Gold Exchange Standard.
8
Who was the Viceroy when the partition of Bengal (1905) was announced, sparking the Swadeshi movement?
Answer:
Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon announced the Partition of Bengal in 1905 for administrative efficiency, but it was viewed as a policy of 'Divide and Rule', triggering the Swadeshi movement.
9
The 'Registration of Societies Act' was passed in:
Answer:
1860
The Societies Registration Act of 1860 allowed for the registration of literary, scientific, and charitable societies, and is still in use today.
10
Which Act separated the Railway Budget from the General Budget?
Answer:
Based on Acworth Committee (1924)
Following the recommendations of the Acworth Committee (1920-21), the Railway Budget was separated from the General Budget in 1924.