Viceroys & Acts — Set 9
Indian History · वायसराय और अधिनियम · Questions 81–90 of 100
Which Governor-General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Wellesley
Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in 1798. It was a treaty between the British East India Company and Indian princely states. The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to accept this alliance.
Who was the Governor-General of India when Sati was abolished?
Correct Answer: D. Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck abolished Sati in 1829 via Regulation XVII. He acted on the persistent social campaigning of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. This is considered one of the major social reforms of the British era.
Which Governor-General is associated with the 'Doctrine of Lapse'?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie applied the Doctrine of Lapse to annex princely states. States like Satara, Sambalpur, and Jhansi were annexed under this rule. It was a major cause of discontent leading to the 1857 Revolt.
Which Act transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown?
Correct Answer: D. Government of India Act 1858
The Government of India Act 1858 transferred power to the Crown. It ended the dual government system of the Board of Control and Court of Directors. The post of Secretary of State for India was created.
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Canning
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India in 1858. The title 'Viceroy' signified that he was the direct representative of the British Monarch. He served during the transition from Company rule to Crown rule.
Which Viceroy is known as the 'Father of Local Self-Government'?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon is hailed as the 'Father of Local Self-Government'. His resolution of 1882 gave real powers to local municipal bodies. He believed in political education of Indians through local administration.
Who partitioned Bengal in 1905?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon executed the Partition of Bengal in 1905. The official reason was administrative efficiency, but the real motive was to curb Bengali nationalism. It sparked the Swadeshi and Boycott movements.
Who was the Viceroy during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Correct Answer: A. Lord Chelmsford
Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy in 1919 during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. General Dyer ordered the firing on an unarmed crowd in Amritsar. This event turned many moderates into nationalists.
Which Act introduced Dyarchy in the provinces?
Correct Answer: D. Government of India Act 1919
The Government of India Act 1919 introduced Dyarchy in provinces. It divided subjects into Reserved (Governor) and Transferred (Ministers). This was a step towards responsible government.
Who was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission visited India?
Correct Answer: D. Lord Irwin
Lord Irwin was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission arrived in 1928. The commission was boycotted because it had no Indian members. The protests against it led to the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.