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
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Why did Congress reject the 1919 Act?
Answer:
It did not grant real self-rule
Congress rejected the Act due to limited reforms and continued British control.
12
Which tragedy resulted from protest against the Rowlatt Act?
Answer:
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 1919
British forces opened fire at Jallianwala Bagh during protests against the Rowlatt Act.
13
Which Act was passed simultaneously to curb civil liberties?
Answer:
Rowlatt Act 1919
The Rowlatt Act enabled arrests without trial and was strongly opposed.
14
What was the major demand of Indian leaders regarding the 1919 Act?
Answer:
Full self-government
Indian leaders demanded Swaraj and full self-governance.
15
Which body was established to review the reforms 10 years later?
Answer:
Simon Commission
The Simon Commission was established to review reforms under the 1919 Act.
16
What did the Montagu Declaration promise?
Answer:
Gradual development of self-governing institutions
The declaration aimed to gradually expand Indian participation in governance.
17
Which declaration led to the 1919 Act?
Answer:
Montagu Declaration of 1917
The Montagu Declaration of 1917 promised gradual reforms and paved the way for the Act.
18
Which report criticized the working of the 1919 Act?
Answer:
Simon Commission Report 1930
The Simon Commission investigated the Act’s functioning and reported severe flaws.
19
What percentage of Indians got voting rights under the Act?
Answer:
Less than 3%
Only about 3% of adult Indians were enfranchised under limited franchise provisions.
20
What was one major limitation of the 1919 Act?
Answer:
Governors retained overriding powers
Governors could overrule ministers and councils, limiting provincial self-rule.