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
Under the 1919 Act, the franchise was based on:
Answer:
Property, Tax, or Education qualifications
The franchise was restricted and based on high property qualifications, payment of income tax, or education.
122
The separation of the Railway Budget from the General Budget was a result of the working of the 1919 Act reforms and the recommendations of:
Answer:
The Acworth Committee
Following the Acworth Committee report (1921), the Railway Budget was separated from the General Budget in 1924.
123
The 'Chamber of Princes' (Narendra Mandal) was inaugurated in which year under the provisions of the 1919 reforms?
Answer:
1921
The Chamber of Princes was inaugurated in February 1921 by the Duke of Connaught.
124
Who was authorized to restore cuts made by the Legislative Assembly in the budget?
Answer:
The Governor-General (Viceroy)
The Governor-General had the power to restore grants refused by the Assembly if he certified that the expenditure was essential for the discharge of his responsibilities.
125
Which of the following was kept as a 'Central Subject'?
Answer:
Defense
Subjects of all-India importance like Defense, Foreign Affairs, Currency, and Communications were kept as Central Subjects.
126
The 'Devolution Rules' under the 1919 Act were related to:
Answer:
Classification of subjects into Central and Provincial
The Devolution Rules legally defined the separation of subjects between the Central and Provincial governments.
127
What was the mechanism to resolve deadlocks between the two houses of the Central Legislature?
Answer:
Joint Committees and Joint Conferences/Sittings
The Act provided for Joint Committees, Joint Conferences, and Joint Sittings to resolve differences between the Legislative Assembly and the Council of State.
128
Which was the first province to extend the right to vote to women following the 1919 Act?
Answer:
Madras
Madras was the first province to grant women the right to vote in 1921.
129
The Government of India Act 1919 empowered the Provincial Legislatures to decide on which voting right?
Answer:
Women's Franchise
It did not grant women the right to vote immediately but empowered the Provincial Legislative Councils to grant the franchise to women if they wished.
130
The Central Legislative Assembly (Lower House) consisted of how many members?
Answer:
145
The Central Legislative Assembly had 145 members, out of which 104 were elected and 41 were nominated.