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
Which statement best describes elections under the 1909 Act?
Answer:
Indirect/limited franchise with communal and special interest representation
Franchise remained limited and included communal and special interest constituencies such as commercial groups.
2
The Muslim League’s main accepted demand in the 1909 reforms was:
Answer:
Separate electorates
Separate electorates for Muslims became the hallmark of the Morley–Minto package.
3
A key limitation that persisted after the 1909 Act was:
Answer:
Official domination at the centre continued
Despite expanded representation, officials retained majority influence in legislative councils.
4
The 1909 Act admitted Indians to which of the following?
Answer:
Council of the Secretary of State and certain executive councils
Indians gained limited entry into the Secretary of State’s Council and provincial executive councils.
5
Who became the first Indian member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council after the 1909 Act?
Answer:
S. P. (Lord) Sinha
Satyendra Prasanna (Lord) Sinha was appointed Law Member in 1909, marking a milestone.
6
Which power of council members was expanded by the 1909 Act?
Answer:
Moving resolutions on the budget and asking supplementary questions
Members could introduce resolutions and ask supplementary questions, though without full executive control.
7
The size of the Imperial Legislative Council under the 1909 Act became:
Answer:
60 members
The Act expanded the council's membership to 60, increasing Indian representation.
8
Which reform first introduced separate Muslim electorates?
Answer:
1909 Act
Separate electorates for Muslims were first accepted under the Indian Councils Act, 1909.
9
Who was John Morley in relation to the 1909 reforms?
Answer:
Secretary of State for India
Morley was the Secretary of State for India and jointly authored the reforms with Viceroy Minto.
10
When did Lord Minto II serve as Viceroy of India?
Answer:
1905–1910
Lord Minto II governed India from 1905 to 1910, during the passage of the Morley–Minto Reforms.