Historical Evolution and Features UPSC Questions

Polity

Historical Evolution and Features MCQ Questions

1.
The East India Company obtained "diwani" for which of the following states?
A.
Bihar ,Haryana, Gujarat
B.
Orissa, Bengal, Nepal
C.
Orissa, Bengal, Bihar
D.
Bengal, Orissa, Rajasthan
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ANSWER :
C. Orissa, Bengal, Bihar
2.
Which of the following is correct?
A.
The company rule(1773-1858) The crown rule(1858-1947)
B.
The company rule(1773-1868) The crown rule (1868-1947)
C.
The company rule(1772-1858) The crown rule(1858-1947)
D.
The company rule ( 1771-1878) The crown rule (1878-1947)
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ANSWER :
A. The company rule(1773-1858) The crown rule(1858-1947)
3.
Which act empowered the Board of Control to supervise the Civil and Military Government of India?
A.
Regulation Act
B.
Charter Act
C.
Act of 1786
D.
Pitt's India Act
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ANSWER :
D. Pitt's India Act
4.

Which of the following is true about the Regulation Act of 1773?
1) Governor General has given the power to override the decision of the Council
2) Act designated the Governor of Bengal to the Governor General of Bengal
3) Governor General is also called 'Commander-in-Chief.'
4)Act laid the foundations of Central Administration in India

A.

Option 2 and 4 are true

B.

Option 1 is true

C.

Option 2 and 3 are true

D.

Option 4 is true

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ANSWER :

A. Option 2 and 4 are true

5.
__________ Act introduced , for the first time local representation in the Indian Legislative Council.
A.
Act of 1786
B.
Charter Act of 1853
C.
Indian Council Act
D.
Government of India Act
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ANSWER :
B. Charter Act of 1853
6.
On February 20, 1947, Which British Prime Minister declared that the British rule in India would end by June 30, 1947?
A.
Dalhousie
B.
Clement Atlee
C.
Ramsay MacDonald
D.
John Simon
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ANSWER :
B. Clement Atlee