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2002 · Q62Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)easy

Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting the “portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning?

  1. (a)Indian Council Act, 1861
  2. (b)Government of India Act, 1858
  3. (c)Indian Councils Act, 1892
  4. (d)Indian Councils Act, 1909
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Official answer(a) Indian Council Act, 1861

2026 · Q8Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)moderate

Consider the following assertion : The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion ? 1. Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates. 2. Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger. 3. Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 2 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3

2022 · Q51Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)moderate

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects ? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1, 2 and 3
  2. (b)2, 3 and 4
  3. (c)1, 3 and 4
  4. (d)1, 2 and 4
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Official answer(c) 1, 3 and 4

2022 · Q54Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)moderate

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements : 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2019 · Q4Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)moderate

Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' : 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. 2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company. 3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only