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
1
How did the Fourteen Points propose to handle legislation that affected a specific community?
Answer:
If three-fourths of the members of that community opposed it
The Fourteen Points proposed a safeguard (Point 8) stating that no bill or resolution should be passed in any legislature if three-fourths of the members of any community in that body opposed it on the grounds that it would be injurious to that community's interests.
2
Which point in Jinnah's Fourteen Points addressed the issue of religious freedom?
Answer:
Point 7
Point seven stipulated that full religious liberty—meaning liberty of belief, worship, and observance, propaganda, association, and education—should be guaranteed to all communities. This was a core demand to protect the cultural and religious identity of minorities.
3
What was the Fourteen Points' demand regarding the separation of Sindh?
Answer:
Sindh should be separated from the Bombay Presidency
One of the key demands (Point 9) was the unconditional separation of Sindh from the Bombay Presidency. Unlike the Nehru Report, which made separation conditional on financial self-sufficiency, Jinnah demanded it as a fundamental administrative and political necessity for Muslims.
4
Which two regions did Jinnah demand be given the same constitutional reforms as other provinces?
Answer:
NWFP and Balochistan
In points seven and ten, Jinnah demanded that reforms should be introduced in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Balochistan on the same footing as in other provinces. At that time, these regions were governed under different administrative systems without legislative assemblies.
5
According to the Fourteen Points, what proportion of any cabinet (Central or Provincial) should consist of Muslim ministers?
Answer:
At least one-third
Point thirteen of the Fourteen Points demanded that no cabinet, either Central or Provincial, should be formed without there being a proportion of at least one-third Muslim ministers. This was intended to ensure executive participation for the Muslim community.
6
What did the Fourteen Points state regarding the residuary powers of the government?
Answer:
They should be vested in the Provinces
Point number one of the Fourteen Points explicitly stated that residuary powers should be vested in the provinces. This was a major point of contention with the Congress, which preferred a strong center with residuary powers residing at the federal level.
7
Which British Viceroy made a declaration in 1929 regarding the eventual grant of Dominion Status, linked to the Round Table Conferences?
Answer:
Lord Irwin
Lord Irwin issued a declaration on October 31, 1929, stating that the natural issue of India's constitutional progress was the attainment of Dominion Status. He also announced the plan to hold Round Table Conferences in London to discuss future constitutional reforms with Indian leaders.
8
Which prominent leader assisted Quaid-e-Azam in framing the Fourteen Points and supported him during negotiations?
Answer:
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar, a key figure in the Khilafat Movement, worked closely with Jinnah during this period. He supported the Fourteen Points as a unified platform for Muslims after the consensus with the Congress had broken down following the publication of the Nehru Report.
9
What minimum Muslim representation in the central legislature was demanded in the Fourteen Points?
Answer:
One-third
Jinnah demanded that Muslim representation in the Central Legislature should not be less than one-third. This was a crucial demand to ensure that Muslims had a significant voice in federal decision-making and could prevent any legislation that might be detrimental to their communal rights.
10
What form of government did Jinnah's Fourteen Points demand for the future constitution of India?
Answer:
Federal
The very first point of the Fourteen Points demanded that the form of the future constitution should be federal, with the residuary powers vested in the provinces. This was designed to ensure that Muslim-majority provinces could enjoy a high degree of autonomy and self-governance.