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
In the Council of State (Upper House), out of 60 members, how many were elected?
Answer:
34
The Council of State had 60 members, of whom 34 were elected and 26 were nominated.
82
Out of the 145 members of the Central Legislative Assembly, how many were elected?
Answer:
104
The Central Legislative Assembly consisted of 145 members, of whom 104 were elected and 41 were nominated.
83
Which of the following functions was transferred from the Secretary of State to the High Commissioner for India?
Answer:
Agency work and procurement of stores
The High Commissioner took over the 'agency' functions, such as the procurement of stores for the Indian government, which were previously handled by the Secretary of State.
84
The term of office for the members of the Secretary of State's Council was reduced by the 1919 Act to:
Answer:
5 years
The term of office was reduced from 7 years to 5 years.
85
Under the 1919 Act, the Council of the Secretary of State was to have a minimum and maximum of how many members?
Answer:
Minimum 8, Maximum 12
The Act reduced the size of the Secretary of State's Council to a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 members.
86
Who was the first High Commissioner for India appointed under the Government of India Act 1919?
Answer:
Sir William Meyer
Sir William Meyer was appointed as the first High Commissioner for India in 1920.
87
Who presided over the Joint Select Committee of the British Parliament that examined the Government of India Bill 1919?
Answer:
Lord Selborne
The Bill was referred to a Joint Select Committee of both Houses of Parliament, presided over by Lord Selborne.
88
The Government of India Act 1919 received Royal Assent on which date?
Answer:
December 23, 1919
The Bill was passed by the British Parliament and received Royal Assent on December 23, 1919.
89
The introduction of Dyarchy was termed a 'failure' because:
Answer:
Ministers had responsibility but no power/finance
The main defect was that Ministers were responsible for nation-building departments (Transferred) but the funds were controlled by the Executive Council (Reserved), leading to friction and inefficiency.
90
Which community's representation was specifically reduced in Bengal and Punjab relative to their population?
Answer:
Muslims
Under the Lucknow Pact (incorporated into the reforms), Muslims in Muslim-majority provinces like Bengal and Punjab were given fewer seats than their population warranted (weightage principle).