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
Who described the Charter Act of 1833 as 'the most important Act passed by the Parliament till 1909'?
Answer:
Lord Morley
According to Lord Morley, the Act of 1833 was the most important Act passed by the Parliament till 1909.
2
The Charter Act of 1833 provided that the Governor General's Council should consist of:
Answer:
4 members
The number of members was fixed at 4, including the new Law Member.
3
Which member of the Law Commission did not accept the appointment?
Answer:
Sir William McNaughton
Sir William McNaughton of the Calcutta Service did not accept the appointment.
4
The salary of the Bishop of Calcutta was to be paid from:
Answer:
Indian Revenues
Ecclesiastical salaries were charged to the revenues of India.
5
The Charter Act of 1833 was influential in the unification of:
Answer:
British Administrative System in India
It brought about administrative unification by centralizing power in the Governor-General of India.
6
Which Act laid the foundation for the 'Anglicist' victory in the education controversy (though not explicitly in the Act)?
Answer:
1833
Macaulay, who came as Law Member under the 1833 Act, played a key role in the education policy.
7
The Governor-General's Council could repeal or amend laws for:
Answer:
All persons, places, and things in British India
He could repeal, amend or alter any laws or regulations including all persons (whether British or native or foreigners) and all places.
8
Did the Charter Act of 1833 abolish slavery immediately?
Answer:
No, it only directed measures to mitigate it
It did not abolish it immediately but directed the Governor General-in-Council to adopt measures to mitigate and eventually abolish it (which happened in 1843).
9
The central legislature created by the Act of 1833 is often considered the beginning of:
Answer:
The Indian Legislature (Parliamentary system)
With the addition of a legislative member and centralization, it marked the beginning of the Indian legislature.
10
Which aspect of the Company's monopoly was ended in 1833?
Answer:
Trade with China and Tea
The monopoly of the Company to trade with China and trade in tea was abolished.