British Administration MCQs for Rajasthan SI
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Rajasthan SI — Modern Period — British Administration
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Question 1 of 20
The Hunter Commission (1882) was primarily appointed to inquire into the state of:
Question 2 of 20
Which of the following is correct regarding the Indian Arms Act of 1878?
Question 3 of 20
Who famously described the Pindaris as 'Maratha hunters' hunting dogs'?
Question 4 of 20
Which municipal act was passed in 1868 for the United Provinces (then known as North-Western Provinces)?
Question 5 of 20
What was the ratio of European soldiers to Indian soldiers maintained in the Madras and Bombay armies after the reorganization?
Question 6 of 20
Which issue regarding the Indian Civil Services was the most debated topic in Indian newspapers during the latter half of the 19th century?
Question 7 of 20
Consider the following statement: 'The Indian railways were built with foreign capital, and the rolling stock was often outdated equipment from England.' This practice is an example of:
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following provisions regarding the Second Factory Act, 1891 is explicitly mentioned?
Question 9 of 20
Which province had its Legislative Council established in 1905?
Question 10 of 20
Who among the following were the two Indian members appointed to the University Commission of 1902?
Question 11 of 20
What was the consequence of the breakdown of the ancient Indian land system under British rule?
Question 12 of 20
Who translated the 'Fatwa-i-Alamgiri' into English during Warren Hastings' tenure?
Question 13 of 20
Why did Lord Curzon resign from his post as Viceroy?
Question 14 of 20
Prior to 1870, the civil services in India were primarily divided into which two categories?
Question 15 of 20
Which earlier Acts had established the administrative system that developed contradictions by 1858?
Question 16 of 20
The Shimla Conference summoned by Lord Curzon was related to which subject?
Question 17 of 20
Assertion (A): Farmers fell into the debt trap of moneylenders under the Ryotwari system. Reason (R): The British collected land revenue in cash.
Question 18 of 20
Which new post was created by the Act of 1858 to replace the Board of Control and the Court of Directors?
Question 19 of 20
Which of the following departments were merged into the Royal Artillery after the Army reorganization?
Question 20 of 20