Viceroys & Acts — Set 4
Indian History · वायसराय और अधिनियम · Questions 31–40 of 100
Who was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission was appointed?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Irwin
Lord Irwin was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission was appointed in 1927. The Commission faced massive protests because it had no Indian members. The slogan 'Simon Go Back' became famous during this time.
Which Act introduced the Portfolio System in the Executive Council?
Correct Answer: C. Indian Councils Act 1861
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 introduced the Portfolio System. Lord Canning had initiated this system earlier, but the Act gave it statutory recognition. Under this system, members of the Council were made in-charge of specific departments.
The Ilbert Bill controversy, which sought to allow Indian judges to try European offenders, occurred under which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Ripon
The Ilbert Bill was introduced during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon in 1883. It proposed to remove judicial disqualifications based on race. The European community in India vehemently opposed it, leading to the bill's amendment.
The Rowlatt Act was passed during the term of:
Correct Answer: A. Lord Chelmsford
The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 during Lord Chelmsford's tenure. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities and detain people without trial. This led to widespread satyagraha and the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.
Which Act provided for the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India?
Correct Answer: D. Government of India Act 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 provided for the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI was set up to control the currency and credit of the country. It commenced operations on April 1, 1935.
Who was the Viceroy when the Civil Disobedience Movement was relaunched in 1932?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Willingdon
Lord Willingdon was the Viceroy when the Civil Disobedience Movement was relaunched in 1932. This happened after the failure of the Second Round Table Conference. Willingdon took harsh measures to suppress the Congress and the movement.
Which Act formalized the partition of British India into two new independent dominions?
Correct Answer: B. Indian Independence Act 1947
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 formalized the partition. It created two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, effective from August 15, 1947. It also ended British suzerainty over the princely states.
The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was a policy of annexation implemented by:
Correct Answer: B. Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie implemented the Doctrine of Lapse. Under this policy, dependent states without a natural male heir would lapse to the British company. States like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed using this doctrine.
Who is considered the 'Father of Civil Services' in India?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis is known as the 'Father of Civil Services' in India. He reformed and organized the civil services to make them more efficient and honest. He introduced the Covenanted Civil Services and raised the salaries of officials.
Who followed the policy of 'Ring Fence'?
Correct Answer: D. Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings followed the policy of 'Ring Fence'. It aimed to create buffer zones to defend the Company's frontiers. This was done to protect Bengal from the Marathas and Mysore.