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
121
The Minto-Morley Reforms were criticized for essentially:
Answer:
Legalizing communalism and dividing the nationalist movement
The introduction of separate electorates is criticized for sowing the seeds of communalism and separatism that eventually led to partition.
122
The income qualification for Muslim voters was kept ____ compared to Hindu voters.
Answer:
Lower
To ensure adequate representation, the income qualification for Muslim voters was kept lower than that for Hindus.
123
Besides Muslims, separate representation was given to which other groups?
Answer:
Presidency corporations, chambers of commerce, universities, and zamindars
The Act also provided for the separate representation of presidency corporations, chambers of commerce, universities, and zamindars.
124
Did the 1909 Act introduce responsible government in India?
Answer:
No
The Act did not aim to establish a parliamentary or responsible government. Lord Morley explicitly stated, 'If it could be said that this chapter of reforms led directly or indirectly to the establishment of a parliamentary system in India, I for one would have nothing at all to do with it.'
125
The Minto-Morley Reforms were intended to appease which faction of the Indian National Congress?
Answer:
The Moderates
The reforms were aimed at rallying the Moderates to the side of the government and isolating the Extremists.
126
The number of members in the Provincial Legislative Councils of Bombay, Madras, and Bengal was raised to:
Answer:
50
For major provinces like Bombay, Madras, and Bengal, the maximum strength was raised to 50 (for others like Punjab, Burma, Assam, it was 30).
127
Two Indians were nominated to the Council of the Secretary of State for India. Who were they?
Answer:
K.G. Gupta and Syed Hussain Bilgrami
K.G. Gupta and Syed Hussain Bilgrami were the two Indians nominated to the Council of the Secretary of State in London.
128
Which of the following was NOT allowed to be discussed in the Legislative Councils under the 1909 Act?
Answer:
Foreign relations and relations with Princely States
Discussion on certain matters like foreign relations, relations with Princely States, and the armed forces was strictly prohibited.
129
The election system introduced by the Minto-Morley Reforms was:
Answer:
Indirect Election
The election was indirect. The people elected members of local bodies, who elected members of an electoral college, who in turn elected members of provincial councils, who then elected members of the central council.
130
The demand for separate electorates was raised by a Muslim deputation led by Aga Khan in 1906 at:
Answer:
Shimla
The Muslim deputation met Lord Minto at Shimla in 1906 (known as the Shimla Deputation) to demand separate electorates.