Historical Evolution and Features UPSC Questions

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Historical Evolution and Features MCQ Questions


1.
Which act marked the beginning of the central administration in India by the British?
A.
Charter Act of 1813
B.
Regulating Act of 1773
C.
Pitt’s India Act of 1784
D.
Act of 1786
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ANSWER :
B. Regulating Act of 1773
2.
Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal as per the Regulating Act of 1773?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Warren Hastings
D.
Lord Minto
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ANSWER :
C. Lord Warren Hastings
3.
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
1 and 3
D.
2 and 3
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
4.
Which act introduced the dual government system in British India?
A.
Pitt’s India Act of 1784
B.
Charter Act of 1793
C.
Act of 1786
D.
Indian Councils Act of 1861
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ANSWER :
A. Pitt’s India Act of 1784
5.
What was the significant feature of the Charter Act of 1813?
A.
Introduction of bicameralism
B.
Abolition of the trade monopoly of the Company in India
C.
Establishment of federal court
D.
Provision for dyarchy
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ANSWER :
B. Abolition of the trade monopoly of the Company in India
6.
Which act first introduced the concept of open competition for civil services in India?
A.
Charter Act of 1833
B.
Act of 1786
C.
Indian Councils Act of 1909
D.
Charter Act of 1853
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ANSWER :
D. Charter Act of 1853