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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Which Act provided for the establishment of a Federal Court?
Answer:
Act of 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 provided for the establishment of a Federal Court, which was set up in 1937.
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Residuary powers under the Government of India Act 1935 were given to:
Answer:
The Viceroy/Governor-General
Residuary powers were vested in the Viceroy (Governor-General).
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The Government of India Act 1935 divided powers between the Centre and Units into:
Answer:
Three lists (Federal, Provincial, Concurrent)
It divided the powers into three lists: Federal List, Provincial List, and Concurrent List.
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The 1935 Act introduced Dyarchy at which level?
Answer:
Central level
While abolishing it in provinces, the Act provided for the adoption of dyarchy at the Centre (though this provision did not come into operation).
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The Government of India Act 1935 abolished Dyarchy in the provinces and introduced:
Answer:
Provincial Autonomy
It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced 'Provincial Autonomy' in its place. The provinces were allowed to act as autonomous units.
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Did the All India Federation proposed by the 1935 Act come into existence?
Answer:
No, because princely states did not join
The federation never came into being because the Princely States did not join it.
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The Government of India Act 1935 proposed the establishment of:
Answer:
All India Federation
The Act provided for the establishment of an All India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units.
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Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by Indians?
Answer:
It had no Indian members
The Commission consisted of seven members, all of whom were British. The exclusion of Indians was seen as an insult.
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The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 to review the working of which Act?
Answer:
Act of 1919
The Simon Commission was a statutory commission appointed to inquire into the working of the Government of India Act 1919.
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Who was the first Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly constituted under the 1919 Act?
Answer:
Sir Frederick Whyte
Sir Frederick Whyte was the first appointed Speaker (President) of the Central Legislative Assembly. Vithalbhai Patel was the first elected Indian Speaker in 1925.