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
51
Which political group of India notably abstained from participating in the Third Round Table Conference?
Answer:
The National Liberals of India
The Third Round Table Conference saw much lower participation than the previous two. Along with the Congress, the National Liberals of India also abstained from the proceedings, making the conference less representative of the broad Indian political opinion.
52
Which agreement was reached between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar regarding the representation of the depressed classes?
Answer:
Poona Pact
The Poona Pact was signed in September 1932 between Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar. Gandhi had gone on a hunger strike against the provision of separate electorates for the 'depressed classes' (Dalits) in the Communal Award, eventually forcing an agreement for reserved seats within a joint electorate.
53
How many seats were allocated to Muslims in the Bengal provincial legislature under the terms of the Communal Award?
Answer:
119 out of 250 Seats
In Bengal, the Muslims were allocated 119 seats out of 250. Similar to the situation in Punjab, this award effectively turned the Muslim demographic majority in Bengal into a political minority within the provincial assembly.
54
According to the Communal Award, what was the seat quota for Muslims in the Punjab provincial legislature?
Answer:
86 out of 175 Seats
In the Punjab legislature, the Communal Award allocated 86 seats to Muslims out of a total of 175. This was controversial because although Muslims were the majority population in Punjab, their representation was reduced to less than 50% of the total seats.
55
How many seats were allocated to Muslims in the Sindh provincial legislature under the Communal Award?
Answer:
34 out of 60 Seats
In the newly established province of Sindh, the Communal Award provided for 34 seats for Muslims out of a total of 60 seats.
56
What was the Muslim quota of representation for the province of Assam in the Communal Award?
Answer:
34 out of 108 Seats
For the province of Assam, the British Government allocated 34 seats to the Muslim community out of the 108 total seats in the provincial legislature.
57
In the Madras province, how many seats were reserved for Muslims under the Communal Award?
Answer:
29 out of 215 Seats
The Communal Award of 1932 specified a quota of 29 seats for Muslims in the Madras provincial assembly, which had a total of 215 seats.
58
According to the Communal Award, what was the seat quota for Muslims in the Bombay provincial legislature?
Answer:
30 out of 175 Seats
In the Bombay province, the Communal Award allocated a quota of 30 seats to the Muslim community out of a total house strength of 175 seats.
59
On what date did British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announce the Communal Award?
Answer:
August 16, 1932
The Communal Award was announced on August 16, 1932, by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. It was issued because the Indian delegates could not reach a consensus on the representation of different communities, resulting in the British government imposing its own scheme.
60
During the conferences, which Muslim leader demanded that Jinnah's Fourteen Points should be inducted into the future constitution?
Answer:
Sir Muhammad Shafi
Sir Muhammad Shafi was a staunch advocate for Muslim rights during the conferences. He explicitly demanded that the 'Fourteen Points' formulated by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 should be made part of any future constitutional framework for India.