Viceroys & Acts — Set 8
Indian History · वायसराय और अधिनियम · Questions 71–80 of 100
The Kakori Train Robbery (1925) took place during the tenure of which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Reading
Lord Reading (1921-1926) was the Viceroy during the Kakori Train Robbery. Revolutionaries of the HRA looted a train carrying government money. This event highlighted the growing revolutionary movement.
The resolution of 'Purna Swaraj' was passed at the Lahore Session (1929) under the viceroyalty of:
Correct Answer: A. Lord Irwin
Lord Irwin was the Viceroy when the Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in 1929. Jawaharlal Nehru presided over this historic session. It led to the celebration of the first Independence Day on January 26, 1930.
The Second Round Table Conference was held during the tenure of:
Correct Answer: C. Lord Willingdon
Lord Willingdon was the Viceroy during the Second Round Table Conference (1931). Gandhi represented the Congress after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. However, the conference failed to reach a consensus on the communal question.
Which Act separated Burma from India?
Correct Answer: B. Government of India Act 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 provided for the separation of Burma from India. This separation came into effect in 1937. The Act also established a separate Federal Court.
The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny occurred in 1946 during the term of:
Correct Answer: A. Lord Wavell
The RIN Mutiny occurred in February 1946 when Lord Wavell was Viceroy. Naval ratings in Bombay revolted against poor conditions and racial discrimination. It signaled that the British could no longer rely on the armed forces to hold India.
Which Act created the office of the Governor-General of Bengal?
Correct Answer: D. Regulating Act 1773
The Regulating Act of 1773 created the office of the Governor-General of Bengal. Warren Hastings was the first to hold this post. It subordinated the presidencies of Bombay and Madras to Bengal.
Which Act provided for the appointment of a Law Commission in India?
Correct Answer: D. Charter Act 1833
The Charter Act of 1833 provided for the appointment of a Law Commission. Lord Macaulay was appointed as the first Law Member of the Governor-General's Council. This led to the codification of Indian laws, including the IPC.
Dyarchy at the Centre was introduced by which Act?
Correct Answer: D. Government of India Act 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 proposed Dyarchy at the Centre. While it abolished Dyarchy in the provinces, it aimed to introduce it at the federal level. However, the federal provisions of the Act were never implemented.
Which Act established the Supreme Court in Calcutta?
Correct Answer: D. Regulating Act 1773
The Regulating Act of 1773 established the Supreme Court at Calcutta. It was meant to oversee the legal system for British subjects. Sir Elijah Impey was its first Chief Justice.
Who is known as the 'Father of Civil Services' in India?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis is credited as the 'Father of Civil Services' in India. He introduced structural reforms to check corruption and improve efficiency. He restricted private trade by company officials.