Viceroys & Acts — Set 5
Indian History · वायसराय और अधिनियम · Questions 41–50 of 100
Which Act allowed Christian Missionaries to enter India for preaching?
Correct Answer: A. Charter Act of 1813
The Charter Act of 1813 allowed Christian Missionaries to come to India. They were permitted to preach their religion and spread western education. The Act also allocated one lakh rupees annually for the promotion of education.
The first Delhi Durbar was organized in 1877 during the tenure of:
Correct Answer: D. Lord Lytton
The first Delhi Durbar was organized in 1877 by Lord Lytton. It was held to proclaim Queen Victoria as the 'Kaiser-i-Hind' or Empress of India. Ironically, this grand event took place while a severe famine was ravaging parts of India.
The Kuka Movement in Punjab gained momentum during the viceroyalty of:
Correct Answer: A. Lord Northbrook
The Kuka Movement gained momentum during the tenure of Lord Northbrook (1872-1876). It was a religio-political movement led by Baba Ram Singh. The British suppressed the movement severely, blowing up many rebels with cannons.
Who was the Viceroy when the Swadeshi Movement was launched?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Minto II
Although Curzon announced the partition, the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1908) largely ran its course into the term of Lord Minto II, who succeeded Curzon in late 1905. Minto had to deal with the political unrest generated by Curzon's decision. The movement marked the beginning of mass politics in India.
Who was the Viceroy during the severe famine of 1896-97 and the Munda Uprising?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Elgin II
Lord Elgin II was the Viceroy during the late 1890s. His tenure witnessed the Great Famine of 1896-97 and the Birsa Munda uprising in Chotanagpur. The Lyall Commission was appointed to look into the famine.
The First Anglo-Burmese War took place during the tenure of:
Correct Answer: D. Lord Amherst
The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-26) occurred under Lord Amherst. It ended with the Treaty of Yandabo. This war significantly expanded British influence into Burma and the northeast frontier.
Who is known as the 'Liberator of the Indian Press'?
Correct Answer: D. Charles Metcalfe
Charles Metcalfe is known as the 'Liberator of the Indian Press'. As acting Governor-General in 1835, he repealed the restrictive Licensing Regulations of 1823. This led to the rapid growth of newspapers in India.
Which Governor-General is associated with the disastrous First Anglo-Afghan War?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Auckland
Lord Auckland is associated with the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42). The war was a catastrophic failure for the British, resulting in the retreat from Kabul. Auckland was recalled and replaced by Lord Ellenborough.
High Courts were established in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1865 during the tenure of:
Correct Answer: A. Lord Lawrence
The High Courts were strictly established under the High Courts Act of 1861, but they began functioning and were consolidated during Lord Lawrence's tenure (1864-1869). Lawrence is also known for his policy of 'Masterly Inactivity' towards Afghanistan. He focused on internal reforms and railway expansion.
Who abolished slavery in India in 1843?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Ellenborough
Lord Ellenborough abolished slavery in India in 1843. This was done under the provisions of the Indian Slavery Act of 1843. He is also known for the annexation of Sindh.