British Rule In India - Study Mode

[#61] Which Government of India Act/Charter Act generated the post of Governor-General of India?
Correct Answer

(B) Charter Act-1833

Explanation

Solution: Governor-General of Bengal was made Governor-General of India through the Charter Act of 1833. Under this provision Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India. It deprived the Governors of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. For the first time, the Governor-General's Government was known as the 'Government of India' and his council as the 'India Council' in 1858.

[#62] The title of 'Viceroy' was added to the centre of the Governor-General of India for the first time in
Correct Answer

(B) 1858 A.D.

Explanation

Solution: The Government of India Act 1833 converted the title into "Governor-General of India." The title "Viceroy and Governor-General" was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.

[#63] The Governor of the East India Company was
Correct Answer

(C) Elected by the members of the East India Company

Explanation

Solution: The Governor of the East India Company was Elected by the members of the East India Company itself.

[#64] The first constitutional measure introduced by the British in India which worked till the framing of the Indian Constitution was
Correct Answer

(B) the Act of 1935

Explanation

Solution: The first constitutional measure Introduced by the British in India which worked till the framing of the Indian Constitution was the Act of 1935.

[#65] Which of the following Act, ensured the establishment of the supreme court in India?
Correct Answer

(B) The Regulating Act, AD 1773

Explanation

Solution: Regulating Act of 1773 was the first landmark in the constitutional development of India. Via this act, the British Parliament for the first time interfered into affairs of India.