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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In which city and year did the First Round Table Conference begin?
Answer:
London, 1930
The First Round Table Conference was convened in London in November 1930. It was the first time that British and Indian leaders met as equals to discuss the future constitution of India, though the effectiveness of the session was limited by the absence of the Indian National Congress.
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How many total delegates were invited by the British Government for the First Round Table Conference?
Answer:
89
The British Government invited 89 delegates to the First Round Table Conference to ensure representation from British political parties, the Princely States, and various Indian communities and interests, although the Indian National Congress was notably absent.
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On which date did the Indian National Congress celebrate 'Independence Day' for the first time following the Lahore Session?
Answer:
January 26, 1930
After the declaration of Purna Swaraj in December 1929, the Congress called upon the people of India to celebrate January 26, 1930, as Independence Day. This date was chosen to mobilize the masses against British rule and was later selected as the date for India to become a Republic in 1950.
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Following the government's decisions in 1930, what action did the Congress party take regarding the legislatures?
Answer:
They decided to withdraw from Central and Provincial Legislatures
As part of their protest against the British government and the publication of the Simon Commission report, the Congress Working Committee decided to withdraw all its members from the Central and Provincial Legislatures in 1930, further intensifying the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Which annual session of the Indian National Congress authorized the Working Committee to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Answer:
Lahore Session 1929
The 1929 Lahore Session of the Congress was a historic event where the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) was adopted. Under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the party decided to boycott the Round Table Conferences and authorized Mahatma Gandhi to lead the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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When was the Simon Commission Report officially published, triggering widespread criticism across the Indian political spectrum?
Answer:
May 1930
The Simon Commission, which was tasking with reviewing the constitutional progress of India, published its final report in May 1930. Because the commission lacked any Indian members, its recommendations were largely rejected by major political parties, leading the British government to seek a new consensus through the Round Table Conferences.
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In which month and year did Lord Irwin take charge as the Viceroy of India, according to the provided historical records?
Answer:
April 1928
Lord Irwin served as the Viceroy and Governor-General of India during a highly volatile period of the independence struggle. His tenure was marked by the visit of the Simon Commission and the subsequent Round Table Conferences, as he attempted to navigate the demands of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.