Viceroys & Acts — Set 10
Indian History · वायसराय और अधिनियम · Questions 91–100 of 100
Who was the Viceroy during the Quit India Movement in 1942?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Linlithgow
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy during the Quit India Movement. He took strong repressive measures to crush the movement. Gandhi gave the call 'Do or Die' during this time.
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India. He was requested by Indian leaders to continue in the post during the transition. He served until June 1948.
Who was the last Governor-General of India?
Correct Answer: A. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India. He was also the first and only Indian to hold this post. He served until India became a Republic in 1950.
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed during the tenure of which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Lytton
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted under Lord Lytton to control seditious writings in the Indian language press. It imposed restrictions similar to those on English newspapers. Lord Ripon later repealed this act in 1882.
The Ilbert Bill controversy of 1883 was related to:
Correct Answer: D. Right of Indian judges to try European offenders
The Ilbert Bill, introduced by Viceroy Ripon's law member C.P. Ilbert, proposed allowing Indian judges to try European offenders. It faced massive opposition from the European community and was eventually modified, weakening its original intent.
Under which Act was the 'Dyarchy' system first introduced at the provincial level?
Correct Answer: D. Government of India Act 1919
The correct answer is Government of India Act 1919. The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced Dyarchy at the provincial level, dividing subjects into 'Reserved' and 'Transferred' categories. Reserved subjects remained under the Governor while Transferred subjects were under Indian ministers. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which Viceroy is associated with the partition of Bengal in 1905?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905, ostensibly for administrative efficiency. The real motive was to divide the politically active Bengali population along communal lines. The massive Swadeshi movement forced the British to annul the partition in 1911.
The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was also known as:
Correct Answer: D. Black Act
The Rowlatt Act (Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act) of 1919 was called the 'Black Act' by Indians. It allowed the government to arrest and detain people without trial. Gandhi launched the Rowlatt Satyagraha in response, which eventually led to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The Simon Commission visited India in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1928
The Simon Commission arrived in India on 3 February 1928 to review the working of the 1919 Act. It was boycotted by all major Indian political parties because it had no Indian member. The slogan 'Simon Go Back' became a powerful rallying cry.
Who was the Viceroy when the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1919?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Chelmsford
Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on 13 April 1919. General Dyer ordered troops to fire on a peaceful gathering at Amritsar, killing hundreds. The Hunter Committee was set up to investigate but gave a whitewashed report.