Questions (55)
Q1CSE2002
Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting 'portfolio' or departmental system for corporate functioning?
- A Indian Councils Act, 1861 ✓
- B Government of India Act, 1885
- C Indian Councils Act, 1892
- D Indian Councils Act, 1909
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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Q2CSE2002
The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were
- A Nominated by the British Parliament
- B Nominated by the Governor General
- C Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces ✓
- D Elected by the Indian National Congress and Muslim League
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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Q3CSE2002
Match List-I (Acts of Colonial Government of India) with List-II (Provisions): A. Charter Act, 1813; B. Regulating Act; C. Act of 1858; D. Pitt's India Act.
- Set up a Board of Control in Britain to fully regulate the East India Company's affairs in India
- Company's trade monopoly in India ended
- The power to govern was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown
- The Company's directors were asked to present to the British Government all correspondence and documents pertaining to the administration of the company
- A A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 ✓
- B A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
- C A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
- D A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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