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 Governor-General's Council for legislative purposes is often called the:
Answer:
Imperial Legislative Council
It became known as the Imperial Legislative Council.
2
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 remained the basis of the government structure until:
Answer:
1892
It was the governing charter until it was amended/replaced by the Indian Councils Act of 1892.
3
The system of 'Budget' was formally introduced in British India in:
Answer:
1860
The budget system was introduced in 1860 (by James Wilson), just before the 1861 Act legalized the portfolio/departmental system.
4
Which portfolio was generally held by the Viceroy himself?
Answer:
Foreign Department
The Viceroy usually kept the Foreign Department for himself.
5
The ordinances issued by the Viceroy had the same force as:
Answer:
An Act of the Legislative Council
An ordinance had the same force of law as an Act passed by the Legislative Council.
6
Which legislative power was restored to the Presidencies of Madras and Bombay?
Answer:
Power to make and amend laws for their territories
They were given the power to make and amend laws for the peace and good government of their presidencies.
7
Did the Indians nominated to the Council represent the common masses?
Answer:
No, they were aristocrats/princes
The nominees were Rajas and Maharajas (aristocrats) and did not represent the Indian public or the growing nationalist class.
8
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was a step towards:
Answer:
Benevolent Despotism / Constitutional Autocracy
It is often described as establishing 'Constitutional Autocracy' or 'Benevolent Despotism' where the Viceroy had absolute power masked by a legislative council.
9
The Viceroy could issue ordinances only during:
Answer:
Emergencies
The power to issue ordinances without the council's concurrence was specifically for cases of emergency.
10
What happened to the distinction between the Central and Provincial subjects under the 1861 Act?
Answer:
There was no clear demarcation
Despite decentralization, there was no clear demarcation between Central and Provincial subjects; the Central Council could still legislate on all matters.