Governor Generals — Set 1
Days & Years · गवर्नर जनरल · Questions 1–10 of 70
Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal appointed under the Regulating Act of 1773?
Correct Answer: A. Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings was the first to hold the office of Governor-General of Bengal. He introduced the dual system of administration and established the first Madrasa in Calcutta. His tenure marked the beginning of organized British administrative centralisation in India.
Which Governor-General introduced the 'Permanent Settlement' system of land revenue in 1793?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis implemented the Permanent Settlement to fix land revenue rights for Zamindars in Bengal and Bihar. He is also known as the 'Father of Civil Services in India' for his administrative reforms. This system aimed to create a loyal class of landholders for the British administration.
The 'Subsidiary Alliance' system was extensively used by which Governor-General to expand British influence?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Wellesley
Lord Wellesley used this system to bring Indian princely states under British protection in exchange for military support. The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first Indian ruler to accept this alliance. This policy effectively turned Indian states into protectorates of the East India Company.
Who was the Governor-General when the practice of Sati was legally abolished in 1829?
Correct Answer: A. Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck enacted the Sati Prevention Act with the support of social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy. He is remembered as one of the most liberal and reform-oriented Governor-Generals. He also initiated the suppression of Thuggee and introduced English as the medium of higher education.
Which Governor-General is associated with the 'Doctrine of Lapse' and the introduction of Railways in India?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie annexed several Indian states like Satara and Jhansi through the Doctrine of Lapse policy. He oversaw the launch of the first passenger train between Bombay and Thane in 1853. His tenure also saw the introduction of the electric telegraph and a uniform postage system.
Who served as the last Governor-General of the East India Company and the first Viceroy of India?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Canning
Lord Canning held office during the Revolt of 1857, which led to the transfer of power from the Company to the British Crown. The Government of India Act 1858 officially changed his designation to Viceroy. He also withdrew the controversial Doctrine of Lapse implemented by his predecessor.
During whose tenure was the first complete census of India conducted in 1881?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon is regarded as the 'Father of Local Self-Government in India' for his decentralization efforts. While a preliminary census was done earlier, the 1881 census was the first synchronous and comprehensive one. He also repealed the controversial Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was carried out under the administration of which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon divided Bengal on the pretext of administrative convenience, though it was widely seen as a divide-and-rule tactic. This move sparked the massive Swadeshi Movement across India. He was also known for establishing the Archeological Survey of India to preserve monuments.
Who was the Viceroy of India when the capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Hardinge II
Lord Hardinge II organized the Delhi Durbar to welcome King George V, where the shift of the capital was announced. During his tenure, the Partition of Bengal was also officially annulled. He survived a bomb attack during a ceremonial entry into Delhi in 1912.
The Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred during the term of which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Chelmsford
Lord Chelmsford's tenure saw the passage of the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms and the repressive Rowlatt Act. These events directly led to the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi. His administration is marked by rising nationalistic unrest following World War I.