Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
The 1892 Act marked the beginning of which principle in Indian constitutional evolution?
Answer:
Representative principle through indirect election
By incorporating recommended nominees from representative public bodies, the Act advanced the representative principle, though without direct elections.
2
Which was not a feature of the 1892 Act?
Answer:
Introduction of separate electorates
Separate electorates were introduced later under the 1909 reforms; 1892 reforms only expanded representation incrementally.
3
Regarding questions asked by members under the 1892 Act:
Answer:
A formal notice period applied and supplementaries were restricted
Members could submit questions with prior notice; supplementary questions were limited or prohibited.
4
Which of the following remained true at both central and provincial levels under the 1892 Act?
Answer:
Official majority
Despite increased non-official members, officials retained majority representation, ensuring executive dominance.
5
Under the 1892 Act, how were many non-official members brought into councils?
Answer:
Recommendations by local bodies and nomination
Local bodies such as district boards, municipalities, universities, chambers of commerce and zamindars recommended names which were then nominated by government—an indirect electoral method.
6
The Indian Councils Act, 1892 primarily expanded which aspect of the councils?
Answer:
Right to discuss the budget and ask questions
The Act enlarged councils and allowed limited discussion of the budget and permitted questions to the executive with prior notice.
7
The expansion of the councils in 1892 was intended to:
Answer:
Associate the 'better class' of Indians with administration
The British aim was to associate the aristocracy and educated elites ('better class') to secure their support and diffuse nationalist agitation.
8
Which prominent leader called the 1892 Act 'a sham'?
Answer:
Pherozeshah Mehta
Pherozeshah Mehta was critical of the Act, though he used the council to voice grievances.
9
The Act of 1892 is considered a landmark because it:
Answer:
Widened the scope of the Legislative Councils and introduced the elective principle
Its landmark status comes from widening the functions (budget/questions) and introducing the elective principle (indirectly).
10
The Indian Councils Act 1892 increased the number of members in the North-Western Provinces and Oudh Council to:
Answer:
15
For the North-Western Provinces and Oudh, the maximum number was fixed at 15.