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Rajasthan SI — British Administration MCQs

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

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Rajasthan SI — Modern Period — British Administration

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Question 1 of 20

The administrative changes of 1858 were primarily focused on:

Question 2 of 20

In which year did the British Parliament pass the Act to end the Company's rule?

Question 3 of 20

What happened to the 'Statutory Civil Service' in 1891?

Question 4 of 20

Which region was occupied by the British for 75 years as per the initial Tibet treaty of 1904?

Question 5 of 20

Which term describes the nature of the change brought by the 1858 Act, according to the text?

Question 6 of 20

In the context of British Indian administration, what does the term 'Provincial Financial Statement' refer to?

Question 7 of 20

Where was the office of the 'Secretary of State for India' located?

Question 8 of 20

Which of the following cities did NOT have a Circuit Court (Mobile Court) established by Lord Cornwallis?

Question 9 of 20

Who famously said regarding the control of India: 'The principle is that the final decision and direction in Indian matters rest with the Home Government and not with the Indian administration'?

Question 10 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Viceroy under the Act of 1861: 1. He could make rules for the convenient transaction of business in the council. 2. He was empowered to appoint Governors of provinces. 3. He could alter the boundaries of provinces. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 11 of 20

Who among the following was a strong supporter of Oriental learning in the Committee of Public Instruction?

Question 12 of 20

Which railway expert was invited by Lord Curzon to suggest reforms in the Indian Railway system?

Question 13 of 20

Which of the following statements regarding the 'Cornwallis Code' is INCORRECT?

Question 14 of 20

What proportion of the members in the Provincial Councils (as per early Acts) were 'Non-Official'?

Question 15 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 16 of 20

How did the Mahalwari system initially affect the revenue rates compared to later revisions?

Question 17 of 20

What was the reason for the Barrackpore Mutiny of 1824?

Question 18 of 20

Which commission was appointed under the chairmanship of Sir Andrew Fraser?

Question 19 of 20

Which of the following Viceroys is associated with the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act in 1882?

Question 20 of 20

In the context of the Civil Services, what does the term 'Covenanted' imply?

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