RAS — British Administration MCQs
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RAS — Modern Period — British Administration
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Question 1 of 20
Match List-I (Commissions under Lord Curzon) with List-II (Chairmen) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Famine Commission B. Irrigation Commission C. Police Commission D. University Commission List-II i. Sir Andrew Fraser ii. Sir Antony MacDonnell iii. Thomas Raleigh iv. Sir Colin Scott Moncrieff
Question 2 of 20
Regarding the separation of powers under Cornwallis, which specific power was stripped from the District Collectors?
Question 3 of 20
What was the significance of Lord Amherst's meeting with the Mughal Emperor?
Question 4 of 20
Under the Ryotwari system, why did the company increase land revenue from time to time?
Question 5 of 20
Which Act marks the beginning of the policy of legislative devolution and is considered a landmark in the administrative decentralization of British India?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the judicial reforms introduced by Lord Cornwallis?
Question 7 of 20
Match List-I (Viceroy) with List-II (Event/Policy) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Lord Northbrook B. Lord Elgin I C. Lord Lawrence D. Lord Mayo List-II 1. Policy of Masterly Inactivity 2. Establishment of Mayo College 3. Suppression of Wahabi Movement 4. Financial Decentralization
Question 8 of 20
Which region was annexed by Lord Dalhousie in 1852 following a war, distinct from his Doctrine of Lapse policy?
Question 9 of 20
Who was the first person to hold the title of 'Viceroy' in India?
Question 10 of 20
The policy of 'Masterly Inactivity' regarding Afghanistan is associated with which Viceroy?
Question 11 of 20
With reference to the Ryotwari system, what happened when farmers failed to deposit land revenue?
Question 12 of 20
What was the linguistic composition of West Bengal after the 1905 partition according to the notes?
Question 13 of 20
According to the Charter Act of 1833, the Governor-General of Bengal was designated as the Governor-General of India. Who was the first person to hold this title?
Question 14 of 20
What percentage of British India was covered by the Mahalwari System?
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the impact of the Subsidiary Alliance on Indian states: 1. The Indian rulers lost their sovereignty. 2. It led to the protection of incompetent rulers by the British. 3. The Kings' luxurious lifestyles decreased due to financial constraints. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 16 of 20
What was the ratio of European soldiers to Indian soldiers maintained in the Madras and Bombay armies after the reorganization?
Question 17 of 20
Which railway expert was invited by Lord Curzon to suggest reforms in the Indian Railway system?
Question 18 of 20
The title 'Viceroy' introduced in 1858 signified which of the following roles?
Question 19 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the disadvantages of the Ryotwari System: 1. The British collected land revenue in cash, which forced farmers into the debt trap of moneylenders. 2. The company made significant efforts to introduce new technology in agriculture. 3. Land and farmers became transferable due to the breakdown of the ancient land system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 20 of 20
The term 'Home Government' in the context of British India referred to:
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