Governor Generals — Set 6
Days & Years · गवर्नर जनरल · Questions 51–60 of 70
Who was the first 'Gems' Governor of the Presidency of Fort William (Bengal) in 1773?
Correct Answer: D. Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal, designated by the Regulating Act of 1773. He established the civil and criminal courts system in the districts. He also founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal along with William Jones.
Which 'Gems' Governor-General is famously called the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon introduced the Local Self-Government resolution in 1882 to empower municipal boards and district councils. He believed in providing Indians with a share in the administration of their own local affairs. This move laid the groundwork for modern panchayati raj and urban bodies.
Who was the 'Gems' Governor-General when the first railway line was opened in India in 1853?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie is known as the 'Father of Indian Railways' for initiating the massive rail construction project. The first train ran from Boribunder (Bombay) to Thane on April 16, 1853. He viewed railways as a tool for both military movement and commercial exploitation.
Which 'Gems' Governor-General is associated with the abolition of the 'Thuggee' system in India?
Correct Answer: B. Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck appointed William Sleeman to lead the campaign against the ritualistic robbers known as Thugs. Thousands of Thugs were captured and the secret network was dismantled by the 1830s. This was one of the most successful law-and-order operations in British Indian history.
Who was the 'Gems' Viceroy of India when the Indian National Congress was founded in 1885?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Dufferin
Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy during the historic first meeting of the INC in Bombay. He famously termed the Congress as a 'microscopic minority' of the Indian population. His tenure was also noted for the Third Anglo-Burmese War.
The 'Gems' policy of 'Doctrine of Lapse' was used to annex which major state in 1853?
Correct Answer: B. Jhansi
Lord Dalhousie annexed Jhansi after the death of Raja Gangadhar Rao, refusing to recognize his adopted son. This specific annexation was a primary cause for Rani Lakshmibai's participation in the 1857 Revolt. The doctrine was a major tool for British territorial expansion.
Who was the 'Gems' Governor-General during the permanent abolition of Sati in 1829?
Correct Answer: B. Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck passed the Sati Regulation XVII in 1829, declaring the practice illegal and punishable by criminal courts. He took this bold step despite fears of religious backlash among the conservative population. Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a crucial role in advocating for this reform.
Which 'Gems' Viceroy moved the summer capital of British India to Simla?
Correct Answer: B. Lord John Lawrence
Lord John Lawrence officially made Simla the summer capital in 1864 to escape the heat of the plains. This tradition continued until 1947, with the entire government moving to the hills for several months each year. Lawrence was also known for his expertise in Punjab administration.
Who was the 'Gems' Governor-General when the Charter Act of 1833 made him the Governor-General of 'India' instead of just 'Bengal'?
Correct Answer: A. Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck was the first to hold the unified title of Governor-General of India. This act centralized all legislative and executive powers under his authority. It also ended the commercial activities of the East India Company, making it a purely administrative body.
Which 'Gems' Viceroy was responsible for the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon implemented the partition which divided the province into West Bengal and East Bengal (with Assam). The move was intended to weaken the nerve center of Indian nationalism in Bengal. It led to the rise of the Swadeshi and Boycott movements.