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LDC — British Administration MCQs

Practice 20 free british administration multiple choice questions for LDC exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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LDC — Modern Period — British Administration

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Question 1 of 20

Which municipal act was passed in 1868 for the United Provinces (then known as North-Western Provinces)?

Question 2 of 20

Statement I: The 'Sunset Law' required Zamindars to deposit revenue by a specific time, failing which their land was confiscated. Statement II: This law led to stability for traditional Zamindars and prevented land auctions. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 3 of 20

Regarding the changes introduced by the Act of 1858, which of the following statements is historically correct?

Question 4 of 20

What was the immediate consequence of the 'Fourth Maratha War' in 1818 regarding administrative structure?

Question 5 of 20

Which Commission was established under the chairmanship of Sir James Lyall during the tenure of Lord Elgin II?

Question 6 of 20

Which Viceroy advanced the financial decentralization process in 1877 by delegating control of heads like Excise and Land Revenue to provincial governments?

Question 7 of 20

Which atmosphere characterized the relationship between India and Britain for decades following the 1857 revolution?

Question 8 of 20

Which act laid the foundation for federalism by dividing powers into Federal, Provincial, and Concurrent lists?

Question 9 of 20

During the tenure of Warren Hastings, from whom did he loot wealth (specifically related to the 'Begums')?

Question 10 of 20

The controversy regarding the 'Ilbert Bill' (1883) is related to which of the following?

Question 11 of 20

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Institution/Event) A. Asiatic Society of Bengal B. Translation of Geeta into English C. Establishment of Supreme Court in Calcutta D. Abolition of Dual Government List-II (Associated Person/Year) i. 1772 ii. William Jones iii. Charles Wilkins iv. 1774

Question 12 of 20

Assertion (A): The Charter Act of 1833 resulted in the centralization of administration and finance in British India. Reason (R): It deprived the Governments of Bombay and Madras of their power to make laws.

Question 13 of 20

Prior to 1858, which Acts had already stripped the East India Company of its trading rights?

Question 14 of 20

Which of the following leaders criticized the economic policies of the British government alongside Dadabhai Naoroji?

Question 15 of 20

Who was the 'Sadar Diwani Adalat' presided over by during the time of Warren Hastings/Cornwallis?

Question 16 of 20

The Shimla Conference summoned by Lord Curzon was related to which subject?

Question 17 of 20

Which of the following statements about the Partition of Bengal (1905) is correct?

Question 18 of 20

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the British land revenue policy?

Question 19 of 20

Which war was fought during the tenure of Lord Hardinge I?

Question 20 of 20

Which Act marked the end of the East India Company's rule and transferred power to the British Crown?

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