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Question 1 of 5
By which among the following Dyarchy was introduced in India? A. Act of 1892 B. Act of 1909 C. Act of 1919 D. Act of 1935
A Act of 1892
B Act of 1909
C Act of 1919
D Act of 1935
Why: Dyarchy was introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. It introduced a system of dual governance at the provincial level, dividing subjects into transferred (elected ministers) and reserved (governor and executive council). This was a key step in the historical evolution towards responsible government in India.
Question 2 of 5
Which among the following had an objective of introducing the self-governing institutions to India? A. Indian Council Act 1909 B. Mont-Ford Reforms C. Cabinet Mission D. Government of India Act 1935
A Indian Council Act 1909
B Mont-Ford Reforms
C Cabinet Mission
D Government of India Act 1935
Why: The Government of India Act 1935 aimed to introduce provincial autonomy and self-governing institutions by establishing responsible governments in provinces with elected ministers handling transferred subjects. It marked a significant advancement in constitutional development, though federal provisions were not fully implemented.
Question 3 of 5
Which among the following was the first attempt to regulate the affairs of English East India Company in India? A. Pitts India Act 1784 B. Charter Act 1833 C. The Regulating Act 1773 D. Charter Act of 1813
A Pitts India Act 1784
B Charter Act 1833
C The Regulating Act 1773
D Charter Act of 1813
Why: The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first parliamentary intervention to regulate the East India Company's affairs. It designated the Governor of Bengal as Governor-General (Warren Hastings), established a Supreme Council, and created the Supreme Court at Calcutta, laying the foundation for centralized administration.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following acts created Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William? A. The Regulating Act 1773 B. Indian Councils Act 1861 C. Dundas Bill of 1783 D. Charter Act of 1833
A The Regulating Act 1773
B Indian Councils Act 1861
C Dundas Bill of 1783
D Charter Act of 1833
Why: The Regulating Act 1773 established the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta in 1774. It consisted of a Chief Justice and three other judges, marking the beginning of judicial administration in British India.
Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements in respect of the historical background of the Indian Constitution: 1. ... (specific statements not fully detailed in source). Which of the following is correct? A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
A 1 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Why: As per UPSC Prelims 2023 PYQ on historical background, statements 2 and 3 are correct regarding provisions from acts like Government of India Act 1935 or related reforms. This tests precise knowledge of constitutional evolution.