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 colonial title was abolished by the Act of 1947?
Answer:
Viceroy
The office of Viceroy ceased after independence.
2
What happened to British rule under the Independence Act?
Answer:
It formally ended
The Act ended British rule completely.
3
How many dominions were created under the Independence Act?
Answer:
Two
India and Pakistan became two dominions.
4
Who took oath as Pakistan’s first Governor-General?
Answer:
Quaid-e-Azam
Jinnah became the first Governor-General.
5
Who announced the establishment of Pakistan Government?
Answer:
Mountbatten
Mountbatten declared the establishment on 15 August.
6
Which side rejected Mountbatten's joint Governor-General plan?
Answer:
Muslim League
Quaid-e-Azam strongly rejected the proposal.
7
What did Mountbatten propose for leadership after partition?
Answer:
Joint Governor-General for India and Pakistan
He wished to serve jointly.
8
What principle guided boundary demarcation?
Answer:
Contiguous religious majorities
Majority areas of Muslims/non-Muslims determined borders.
9
When did Radcliffe arrive in India?
Answer:
8 July 1947
He reached India on 8 July 1947.
10
When was the Boundary Commission established?
Answer:
July 1947
The Commission was set up in July 1947.