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 prominent leader notably did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference?
Answer:
Quaid-e-Azam
Quaid-e-Azam M.A. Jinnah did not participate in the Third Round Table Conference. He had decided to stay in London at that time, focusing on his legal practice while observing the political developments from a distance.
2
Which political group from India abstained from participating in the Third Round Table Conference?
Answer:
National Liberals of India
The National Liberals of India were among the groups that abstained from the Third Round Table Conference. Their absence, along with that of the Congress, made the conference far less representative than the earlier sessions.
3
When did the Third Round Table Conference end?
Answer:
November 24, 1932
The Third Round Table Conference was relatively brief and concluded on November 24, 1932. It served to finalize the proposals that would eventually be incorporated into the Government of India Act of 1935.
4
On which date did the Third Round Table Conference begin?
Answer:
November 17, 1932
The Third Round Table Conference officially commenced on November 17, 1932. This session had much lower attendance compared to the previous two, with both the Congress and many British opposition leaders staying away.
5
What was the agreement between Dr. Ambedkar and Gandhi regarding seat distribution called?
Answer:
Poona Pact
The agreement between M.K. Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar is known as the Poona Pact. Gandhi had fasted unto death in protest against separate electorates for Depressed classes, leading to this compromise for reserved seats within a joint electorate.
6
Who was the leader of the Depressed classes in India during the Round Table Conferences?
Answer:
Dr. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the prominent leader of the Depressed classes. He strongly advocated for separate electorates for his community to ensure their political representation and protection from discrimination.
7
What was the primary political impact of the Communal Award on the provinces of Punjab and Bengal?
Answer:
It reduced the Muslim majorities
A major criticism of the Communal Award by Muslim leaders was that it reduced the Muslim majorities in the key provinces of Punjab and Bengal to less than 50% of the total seats, effectively weakening their political power.
8
What was the Muslim seat quota in Sindh according to the Communal Award?
Answer:
34 out of 60
In Sindh, which was being established as a separate province, the Communal Award allocated 34 seats to the Muslim community out of a total of 60 seats.
9
According to the Communal Award, how many seats were given to Muslims in Assam?
Answer:
34 out of 108
In the province of Assam, the Muslim community was granted a quota of 34 seats out of a total strength of 108 seats in the legislature as per the terms of the Communal Award.
10
What was the Muslim seat quota in Punjab under the Communal Award?
Answer:
86 out of 175
In Punjab, the Communal Award allocated 86 seats to the Muslims out of 175. Similar to Bengal, this resulted in a reduction of the Muslim demographic majority within the provincial legislative assembly.