Q1. Which British motivation is best reflected by the Indian Councils Act of 1909’s provision for communal electorates? View Answer Correct Option: 2. To undermine Indian unity by promoting divide and rule. Explanation: By legitimizing communal representation, the British institutionalized religious divisions, especially between Hindus and Muslims, to weaken the emerging nationalist unity. Q2. The […]
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Q1. Which of the following Acts first allowed Indians to be appointed to the Executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors? View Answer Correct Option: 4. Indian Councils Act, 1909. Explanation: Under this Act, Satyendra Prasad Sinha became the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s Executive Council, as Law Member. Q2. The Indian Councils Act
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Q1. The designation change from Governor-General to Viceroy under the Government of India Act, 1858, primarily symbolized: View Answer Correct Option: 4. Direct rule of the Crown over India. Explanation: The change in title reflected the formal assumption of power by the British Crown, making the Viceroy a direct representative of the monarch, not just
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Q1. Which Act transferred the governance of India from the East India Company to the British Crown? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Government of India Act, 1858. Explanation: After the Revolt of 1857, this Act abolished the East India Company and placed Indian administration under the British Crown, marking the beginning of the Crown Rule.
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Q1. Which of the following Acts first acknowledged Indian eligibility for higher civil services, though not implemented due to opposition? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Charter Act of 1833. Explanation: The Charter Act of 1833 proposed open competition for civil services and stated that Indians were not to be debarred, but this clause was not
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Q1. What major change did the Charter Act of 1813 bring about in the East India Company’s trade? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Abolished the Company’s monopoly on all trade in India. Explanation: The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company’s trade monopoly in India (except for tea and trade with China), opening
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Q1. Which of the following best explains the constitutional significance of the Regulating Act of 1773? View Answer Correct Option: 2. It was the first attempt by the British Parliament to control Indian administration through legislation. Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 marked the first time the British Parliament intervened to regulate the political and
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Q1. The Regulating Act of 1773 is significant because it: View Answer Correct Option: 3. Was the first step in regulating the East India Company’s affairs Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first time the British government intervened to regulate the functioning of the East India Company. It laid the foundation for centralized
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Q1. Which of the following is not included in the definition of “remunerative political post” under the 91st Amendment Act? View Answer Correct Option: 4. Office with only compensatory allowance Explanation: Posts where the remuneration is compensatory in nature (e.g., for travel, stay) are excluded from the definition of remunerative political posts. This is to
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Q1. Who decides on questions related to disqualification under the Tenth Schedule? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman) of the House Explanation: The Speaker or Chairman of the respective House decides on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule. However, their decision is subject to judicial review. Q2. In which case did the Supreme Court
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