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
131
Lord Minto is often referred to as the 'Father of' which phenomenon in Indian politics?
Answer:
Communal Electorate
Due to the introduction of separate electorates for Muslims, Lord Minto came to be known as the 'Father of Communal Electorate'.
132
In the Provincial Legislative Councils, the 1909 Act allowed for a majority of:
Answer:
Non-official members
In the provincial legislative councils, the Act allowed a non-official majority, though this included both elected and nominated non-officials.
133
Under the 1909 Act, which type of majority was maintained in the Imperial Legislative Council?
Answer:
Official majority
The Act retained the official majority in the Central (Imperial) Legislative Council to ensure British control over central legislation.
134
The Minto-Morley Reforms allowed the members of the Legislative Councils to:
Answer:
Ask supplementary questions and move resolutions on the budget
The Act enlarged the deliberative functions of the legislative councils. Members could move resolutions on the budget and ask supplementary questions, unlike the limited rights in the 1892 Act.
135
Who was the first Indian to be appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council under the 1909 Act?
Answer:
Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
Satyendra Prasanna Sinha became the first Indian to join the Viceroy's Executive Council. He was appointed as the Law Member.
136
The number of members in the Imperial Legislative Council was increased from 16 to:
Answer:
60
The size of the Imperial (Central) Legislative Council was considerably increased from 16 to 60 members.
137
Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the 1909 reforms?
Answer:
Lord Minto II
Lord Minto II was the Viceroy of India when the Indian Councils Act of 1909 was passed.
138
Which significant principle did the Minto-Morley Reforms introduce into the Indian political system for the first time?
Answer:
Communal Representation / Separate Electorates
The Act introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims, accepting the concept of 'communal representation' where Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters.
139
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is popularly known as:
Answer:
Morley-Minto Reforms
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is popularly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, named after the Secretary of State for India, John Morley, and the Viceroy of India, Lord Minto.