Historical Evolution and Features UPSC Questions

Polity

Historical Evolution and Features MCQ Questions


7.
Which act is also known as the Act of Settlement?
A.
Regulation Act
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Amending Act of 1781
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ANSWER :
D. Amending Act of 1781
8.
How many Indians were nominated by Lord Canning for his Legislative Council?
A.
3
B.
2
C.
1
D.
5
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ANSWER :
A. 3
9.
In 1786, who was appointed as the Governor General of Bengal?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Sir John Simon
C.
Lord Cornwallis
D.
Lord Chelmsford
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ANSWER :
C. Lord Cornwallis
10.
Which award is given for the representation of Minorities?
A.
Communal Award
B.
Fairwell Award
C.
Justice Award
D.
Legal Award
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ANSWER :
A. Communal Award
11.

Pick the odd one out about the Indian Councils Act of 1909 :
1) It is also known as Morley-Minto Reforms
2) It introduced a Communal representation of Muslims
3)It increased the number of non-official members in the Central council
4)The number of members of Central Council was raised from 16 to 60

A.

1 and 2

B.

3 and 4

C.

Only 3

D.

only 4

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ANSWER :

C. Only 3

12.
The establishment of Supreme Court was held at
A.
Gujarat
B.
Calcutta
C.
Bengal
D.
Madras
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ANSWER :
B. Calcutta