Governor Generals — Set 4
Days & Years · गवर्नर जनरल · Questions 31–40 of 70
Who was the Governor-General during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Wellesley
Lord Wellesley led the final campaign against Tipu Sultan which resulted in the fall of Seringapatam. He eliminated the Mysore threat and secured British dominance in South India. Wellesley famously described himself as a 'Bengal Tiger' in administrative power.
The 'Communal Award' of 1932 was announced by British PM Ramsay MacDonald during the viceroyalty of?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Willingdon
Lord Willingdon's term saw the implementation of repressive measures against the Civil Disobedience Movement. The Communal Award led to Mahatma Gandhi's fast unto death and the subsequent Poona Pact. He had previously served as the Governor of Bombay and Madras.
Which Governor-General introduced the 'Ryotwari System' of land revenue in Madras in 1820?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Hastings
Lord Hastings was the Governor-General while Thomas Munro implemented the Ryotwari system at the regional level. It established a direct settlement between the government and the individual cultivators (Ryots). This was intended to eliminate intermediaries like Zamindars and increase government revenue.
Who was the Viceroy during the Second Round Table Conference in London (1931)?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Willingdon
Lord Willingdon took over from Lord Irwin just before the conference began. He adopted a much harder stance against the Indian National Congress compared to his predecessor. His tenure saw the imprisonment of thousands of Satyagrahis including Mahatma Gandhi.
The 1856 General Service Enlistment Act, which mandated overseas service for Indian soldiers, was passed under?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Canning
Lord Canning's passage of this act was one of the many religious grievances that triggered the 1857 Revolt. Many high-caste sepoys believed that crossing the sea would lead to the loss of their caste. This law reflected the lack of sensitivity towards local cultural beliefs in the military.
Which Viceroy was responsible for the Royal Titles Act of 1876, giving the title 'Kaiser-i-Hind' to Queen Victoria?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Lytton
Lord Lytton organized a grand durbar while the country was suffering from a devastating famine. This extravagance amidst poverty created deep resentment among the Indian public and press. Kaiser-i-Hind is the Hindustani equivalent of the title Empress of India.
Who was the Governor-General of India when the first Tea Plantation was established in Assam in 1837?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Auckland
Lord Auckland encouraged the commercial cultivation of tea to compete with Chinese monopoly. This led to the formation of the Assam Tea Company, the first such venture in India. His tenure is also notoriously remembered for the disastrous First Anglo-Afghan War.
The Factory Act of 1881, which limited the working hours of children, was passed by which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon introduced this act as part of his humanitarian reforms to improve labor conditions. It applied specifically to factories using power and employing more than 100 workers. This was the first significant piece of industrial legislation in modern India.
Who was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission was appointed in 1927?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Irwin
Lord Irwin faced massive protests because the commission consisted only of British members. The 'Go Back Simon' slogans became a nationwide phenomenon during his term. The commission's report eventually led to the Government of India Act of 1935.
Which Governor-General finalized the suppression of the Pindaris through the Third Anglo-Maratha War?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Hastings
Lord Hastings (Marquess of Hastings) successfully conducted campaigns to eliminate the predatory Pindari bands. He also defeated the Maratha Confederacy, making the British the undisputed masters of India. He is credited with completing the map of British India.