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
Why is the Government of India Act 1935 historically significant?
Answer:
It formed the basis of later constitutions of India and Pakistan
The 1935 Act became the constitutional foundation for later constitutions including India (1950) and Pakistan (1956).
2
How did Indian political leaders react to the Act?
Answer:
Criticized but contested elections
Despite criticism, political parties contested the 1937 elections under this Act.
3
Which British White Paper influenced drafting of the Act?
Answer:
White Paper of 1933
The White Paper of 1933 outlined constitutional proposals preceding the Act.
4
Which commission’s recommendations formed the basis of the Act?
Answer:
Simon Commission
The Simon Commission Report laid groundwork for the Act.
5
Who had authority to appoint provincial governors?
Answer:
British Crown
The appointment of Governors remained a prerogative of the British Crown.
6
Who retained overriding powers in the 1935 Act?
Answer:
Governors and Governor-General
Despite autonomy provisions, Governors and Governor-General retained overriding powers.
7
Which areas remained under British financial control?
Answer:
Defense and foreign affairs
Defense and foreign affairs remained under British control.
8
How many seats were allocated to the Council of States?
Answer:
260
The Council of States included 260 seats.
9
How many seats were allocated to the Federal Assembly?
Answer:
375
The Federal Assembly had 375 seats.
10
Which two houses formed the central legislature?
Answer:
Federal Assembly and Council of States
The Federal Assembly was the lower house and the Council of States served as the upper house.