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
81
The Government of India Act 1919 extended separate electorates to:
Answer:
Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans
It extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans (in addition to Muslims).
82
Which Act provided for the appointment of a High Commissioner for India in London?
Answer:
Government of India Act 1919
The Government of India Act 1919 created the office of the High Commissioner for India in London and transferred some of the functions of the Secretary of State to him.
83
The tenure of the Central Legislative Assembly under the 1919 Act was:
Answer:
3 years
The tenure of the Legislative Assembly was 3 years, while the Council of State had a tenure of 5 years.
84
The Government of India Act 1919 introduced bicameralism at the Centre. The two houses were:
Answer:
Legislative Assembly and Council of State
It replaced the Imperial Legislative Council with a bicameral legislature consisting of the Central Legislative Assembly (Lower House) and the Council of State (Upper House).
85
Who was the Secretary of State for India when the 1919 Act was passed?
Answer:
Edwin Montagu
Edwin Montagu was the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy.
86
Under the 1919 Act, 'Reserved Subjects' in the provinces were administered by:
Answer:
The Governor and his Executive Council
Reserved subjects (like Law and Order, Finance) were administered by the Governor with the help of his Executive Council, without being responsible to the Legislative Council.
87
The system of 'Dyarchy' introduced by the 1919 Act applied to:
Answer:
The Provincial Governments
Dyarchy (dual rule) was introduced at the provincial level, dividing subjects into 'Reserved' and 'Transferred'.
88
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were implemented through which Act?
Answer:
Government of India Act 1919
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were embodied in the Government of India Act 1919.
89
Which province was created as a separate Lieutenant-Governorship under the Government of India Act 1912, following the annulment of the Partition of Bengal?
Answer:
Bihar and Orissa
The Government of India Act 1912 constituted Bihar and Orissa as a separate province under a Lieutenant-Governor.
90
The Minto-Morley Reforms were implemented in which year?
Answer:
1909
The Act was passed and implemented in 1909.