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
The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act 1935 was later incorporated into the Indian Constitution as:
Answer:
Directive Principles of State Policy
The Directive Principles of State Policy resemble the 'Instrument of Instructions' issued to the Governors and Governor-General under the 1935 Act.
52
Under the 1935 Act, the Federal Court consisted of a Chief Justice and how many other judges?
Answer:
Not more than 6
It consisted of a Chief Justice and not more than six other judges.
53
The 'Lee Commission' (1923-24) was appointed to make recommendations on:
Answer:
The Civil Services
The Lee Commission was appointed to inquire into the organization and conditions of service of the superior civil services in India.
54
The August Declaration of 1917, which promised 'responsible government', was made by:
Answer:
Edwin Montagu
It is known as the Montagu Declaration (August 1917), defining the goal of British policy as the progressive realization of responsible government in India.
55
Which Act dropped the title of 'Emperor of India' from the Royal Titles of the King of England?
Answer:
Indian Independence Act 1947
The Indian Independence Act 1947 deprived the British Monarch of the title 'Emperor of India'.
56
The Constituent Assembly of India was formed under the scheme of:
Answer:
Cabinet Mission Plan
The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
57
The Boundary Commission to demarcate the boundaries between India and Pakistan was headed by:
Answer:
Cyril Radcliffe
Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Boundary Commissions for Punjab and Bengal.
58
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India (Dominion of India)?
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was asked to continue as the first Governor-General of independent India.
59
Who was the first Governor-General of the new Dominion of Pakistan?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan.
60
Under the Indian Independence Act 1947, the office of the Secretary of State for India was:
Answer:
Abolished
The Act abolished the office of the Secretary of State for India and transferred his functions to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.