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
The 'Dual Government' introduced by Pitt's India Act was abolished in which year?
Answer:
1858
The Government of India Act 1858 abolished the dual government system (Company and Board of Control) and transferred power directly to the Crown.
2
Pitt's India Act helped establish Calcutta as the:
Answer:
Effective capital of Company possessions
By giving Calcutta greater powers in war, revenue, and diplomacy over Bombay and Madras, it effectively became the capital of Company possessions in India.
3
The power of the Board of Control included sending orders regarding:
Answer:
Civil and Military Government
The Board was empowered to control all matters of civil or military government or revenues of the British territorial possessions in India.
4
The Pitt's India Act was passed to meet the situation created by which earlier failing Act?
Answer:
Regulating Act 1773
The Pitt's India Act was specifically passed to rectify the defects and failure of the Regulating Act of 1773.
5
Which reform did Lord Cornwallis introduce after being appointed under the new structure?
Answer:
Permanent Settlement
After arriving in 1786 to implement the Act's provisions, Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement (in 1793) among other administrative and judicial reforms.
6
Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time of the Board's creation?
Answer:
A member of the Board of Control
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was explicitly one of the six members constituting the Board of Control established by the Act.
7
The requirement for officers to disclose their property aimed to stop the creation of:
Answer:
'English Nawabs'
The disclosure of property was a measure to prevent Company servants from amassing illicit wealth and returning to England as corrupt 'English Nawabs'.
8
Under Pitt's India Act, could the Governor General declare war without permission?
Answer:
No, war and treaties were controlled by the Board/Calcutta
The Act restricted the powers of the Governor General and subordinate presidencies; they could not commence hostilities or negotiate treaties without orders, effectively centralizing diplomacy.
9
The Secret Committee transmitted orders between:
Answer:
The Board of Control and the Court of Directors
The Secret Committee of three directors functioned as the link to transmit the orders of the Board of Control to the Court of Directors (and subsequently to India).
10
The Board of Control was alleged to be involved in what negative practice?
Answer:
Nepotism
The Board of Control faced allegations of nepotism, and the act was criticized for being naive in its division of responsibilities.