Historical Evolution and Features UPSC Questions

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Historical Evolution and Features MCQ Questions


7.
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
1. Konkani
2. Manipuri
3. Nepali
4. Maithili
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A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1, 2 and 4
C.
1, 3 and 4
D.
2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
A. 1, 2 and 3
8.
What was a major outcome of the Government of India Act of 1858?
A.
Introduction of provincial autonomy
B.
Creation of bicameral legislature
C.
Transfer of power from Company to British Crown
D.
Introduction of federal system
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ANSWER :
C. Transfer of power from Company to British Crown
9.
Who was the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s executive council under the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
Satyendra Prasad Sinha
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Raja of Benaras
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ANSWER :
B. Satyendra Prasad Sinha
10.
The Government of India Act of 1919 introduced which system in the provinces?
A.
Federalism
B.
Dyarchy
C.
Autocracy
D.
Parliamentary system
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ANSWER :
B. Dyarchy
11.
Which act extended the principle of communal representation to Sikhs, Indian Christians, and Anglo-Indians?
A.
Government of India Act of 1935
B.
Indian Councils Act of 1909
C.
Government of India Act of 1919
D.
Charter Act of 1833
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ANSWER :
C. Government of India Act of 1919
12.
Which legislation provided for the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India?
A.
Charter Act of 1853
B.
Government of India Act of 1919
C.
Indian Independence Act of 1947
D.
Government of India Act of 1935
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ANSWER :
D. Government of India Act of 1935