The Structure of the Government and the Economic Policies of the British Empire in India 1757 -1857 UPSC Questions

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The Structure of the Government and the Economic Policies of the British Empire in India 1757 -1857 MCQ Questions


7.
The defects of the Regulating Act and the exigencies of British politics necessitated the passing in 1784 of another important known as _____
A.
Pitt's India Act
B.
Charter Act
C.
Bengal Regulation Act
D.
Indian Slavery Act
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ANSWER :
A. Pitt's India Act
8.
The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793.The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions ?
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A.
 Making Zamindar’s position stronger Vis-Vis the Ryot
B.
Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars 
C.
Making judicial system more efficient
D.
None of the a b and c above
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ANSWER :
D. None of the a b and c above
9.
The Pitt's India Act established _____ commissioners for the affairs of India, popularly known as the Board of Control including two Cabinet ministers.
A.
1
B.
4
C.
6
D.
9
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ANSWER :
C. 6
10.
who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of the Ryotwari Settlement in India during British rule?
1. Lord Cornwallis
2. Alexander Read
3. Thomas Munro
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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A.
1only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3 only
11.
The Pitt's Act subordinated the _____ to Bengal in all questions of war, diplomacy, and revenues.
A.
Bombay Presidency
B.
Madras Presidency
C.
Chinese trade
D.
Both a and b
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ANSWER :
D. Both a and b
12.
In 1786, the _____ was given the authority to overrule his council in matters of importance affecting safety, peace, or the interests of the Empire of India.
A.
Council of ministers
B.
Governor-general
C.
Cabinet ministers
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
B. Governor-general