Topic: British Governor Generals (14 Questions)

    With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:

    • 1.It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
    • 2.Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:

    • 1.Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
    • 2.Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    2023

    By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?

    2022

    In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?
    1. Administration of Justice
    2. Local Self-Government
    3. Land Revenue
    4. Police
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    2020

    Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because

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