British Administration MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Modern Period — British Administration
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Question 1 of 20
Where did Lord Cornwallis die during his second term as Governor-General in 1805?
Question 2 of 20
How did the Mahalwari system initially affect the revenue rates compared to later revisions?
Question 3 of 20
What was the ratio of European soldiers to Indian soldiers maintained in the Madras and Bombay armies after the reorganization?
Question 4 of 20
In the context of the India Office, which of the following departments is mentioned in the text?
Question 5 of 20
What restriction did Lord Curzon place on Indian Rajas and Maharajas?
Question 6 of 20
Why did the British policy towards Indian states change after 1858?
Question 7 of 20
Under the Treaty of Sugauli, which territory's rights over Sikkim were terminated?
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the demographics of Bengal after the Partition of 1905: 1. East Bengal and Assam had a Muslim majority. 2. West Bengal had a Hindi-speaking majority. 3. Bengali speakers were a minority in the new province of West Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following provisions were part of the Universities Act of 1904? 1. Universities were to provide teaching, not just conduct exams. 2. Laboratories and libraries were to be established in universities. 3. The number of government members in the Senate was increased. 4. Conditions for affiliation of private colleges were relaxed. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following events occurred during the tenure of Lord Amherst?
Question 11 of 20
Match List-I with List-II regarding the development of Civil Services: List-I (Event) A. Introduction of Statutory Civil Service B. Abolition of Statutory Civil Service C. Age limit raised back to 22-24 years D. Government of India Act increasing Indian element List-II (Year) 1. 1919 2. 1906 3. 1879 (After 1870 Act) 4. 1891
Question 12 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the administration after 1858: 1. The Viceroy acted as the representative of the British Crown in India. 2. The Secretary of State replaced the Board of Control. 3. The policy towards Princely States became more aggressive and annexationist. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 13 of 20
Who was the Viceroy during the Second Factory Act of 1891?
Question 14 of 20
The 'Financial Decentralization' proposal is associated with which Governor-General?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following statements about the 'Sunset Law' is correct?
Question 16 of 20
Match List-I (Events) with List-II (Viceroys) and select the correct answer: List-I A. First White Mutiny B. Resignation over Egypt Issue C. Establishment of INC D. Durand Line Demarcation List-II i. Lord Ripon ii. Robert Clive iii. Lord Lansdowne iv. Lord Dufferin
Question 17 of 20
Which Act of the British Parliament designated the Governor-General of India as the Viceroy of India?
Question 18 of 20
Which Act replaced the system of 'Divided Heads' of revenue with a clear separation of subjects into a Central List and a Provincial List containing 47 and 52 subjects respectively?
Question 19 of 20
Who among the following was NOT associated with the economic critique of British rule in India?
Question 20 of 20