Viceroys & Acts — Set 7
Indian History · वायसराय और अधिनियम · Questions 61–70 of 100
The Third Anglo-Maratha War, which dissolved the Maratha Confederacy, occurred under:
Correct Answer: B. Lord Hastings
Lord Hastings (1813-1823) led the British in the Third Anglo-Maratha War. The Peshwaship was abolished, and the Maratha territories were annexed. This established British paramountcy over most of India.
Who appointed Colonel Sleeman to suppress the Thugs?
Correct Answer: D. Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck appointed Colonel William Sleeman to suppress the Thugs. The Thugs were hereditary robbers who strangled travelers. By 1835, the menace was largely eradicated.
The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act of 1856 was drafted during the tenure of:
Correct Answer: C. Lord Dalhousie
The Act was drafted during Lord Dalhousie's tenure and passed just before he left. It was enacted by his successor, Lord Canning. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar played a pivotal role in campaigning for this law.
Who initiated the process of financial decentralization in India?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Mayo
Lord Mayo initiated financial decentralization in 1870. He gave provincial governments fixed grants for certain services like police and education. This was the first step towards local self-government.
The First Factory Act of 1881 was passed by which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon passed the First Factory Act in 1881. It primarily dealt with child labor, prohibiting the employment of children under seven. It also limited the working hours for children.
The Third Anglo-Burmese War, resulting in the annexation of Upper Burma, happened under:
Correct Answer: C. Lord Dufferin
The Third Anglo-Burmese War (1885) took place during Lord Dufferin's tenure. King Thibaw was defeated, and Upper Burma was annexed. This completed the British conquest of Burma.
The Age of Consent Act 1891 was passed during the viceroyalty of:
Correct Answer: A. Lord Lansdowne
The Age of Consent Act 1891 was passed under Lord Lansdowne. It raised the age of consent for sexual intercourse for girls from 10 to 12 years. This act was opposed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak as interference in religion.
Who appointed the Police Commission under Andrew Frazer in 1902?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon appointed the Police Commission under Sir Andrew Frazer in 1902. The commission recommended reforms in the police administration and the establishment of the CID. This aimed to modernize the police force.
The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 during the term of:
Correct Answer: B. Lord Minto II
The Muslim League was founded in Dhaka in 1906 while Lord Minto II was Viceroy. The founders included the Aga Khan and Nawab Salimullah. Minto is often criticized for encouraging the separate political identity of Muslims.
The Saddler University Commission was appointed in 1917 during the tenure of:
Correct Answer: C. Lord Chelmsford
The Saddler Commission was appointed during Lord Chelmsford's tenure to study the Calcutta University. It recommended the separation of intermediate education from degree colleges. It also stressed on female education.