Polity and Governance Test Series - Set 1

 

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Question 1: Which proposal was rejected by the Muslim League?

The Simon Commission
The Cripps Mission
The Nehru report
The Electoral award

Correct Answer:

Option: B

The Cripps Mission

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The Muslim League rejected the Cripps Mission proposal because the prospect of achieving Pakistan was unclear.

⇨ Muslim League leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Central Sikh League president Saradar Karak Singh rejected Nehru's report.

⇨ However, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Dr. M.A. Ansari, and some other prominent Muslim leaders like Hakeem Ajmal Khan supported the report.

⇨ Unfortunately, the All Party Conference held in Calcutta in December 1928 did not accept Nehru's report.

Question 2: Which of the following British act gave permission to Christian missionaries and preaching in British India?

Charter Act, 1793
Charter Act, 1813
Charter Act, 1833
Charter Act, 1853

Correct Answer:

Option: B

Charter Act, 1813

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The Charter Act of 1813 allowed Christian missionaries to spread English and preach their religion in the Company's territories.

⇨ The Charter Act of 1813 provided for an annual appropriation of 1,00,000 rupees for the improvement of literary and scientific knowledge among the people.

Question 3: Which of the following is included in the First Amendment of the Constitution?

(1) Restrictions on freedom of expression.

(2) Passage of Zamindari/Jagir Abolition Act in the Ninth schedule.

(3) Provision of special facilities for SC and ST.

1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
1 and 3 Only
1, 2, and 3

Correct Answer:

Option: D

1, 2, and 3

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The First Amendment was passed in 1951.

⇨ Important provisions included in the First Amendment of the Constitution :

⇨ (1) The state has been empowered to make special provisions for the upliftment of socially and economically backward classes.

⇨ (2) Added Ninth Schedule to protect land reforms and other laws included in it from judicial review.

⇨ (3) It also includes three other restrictions on freedom of speech and expression.

Question 4: Which of the following act states that the Commander in Chief was not a member of the Governor General's Council?

Charter Act, 1793
Charter Act, 1813
Charter Act, 1833
Charter Act, 1853

Correct Answer:

Option: A

Charter Act, 1793

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Charter Act 1793 states that the Commander-in-Chief was not to be a member of the Governor-General's council unless he was so appointed.

Question 5: The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during which of the following prime ministership of India?

Jawaharlal Nehru
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Indira Gandhi
Morarji Desai

Correct Answer:

Option: A

Jawaharlal Nehru

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The first amendment to the Indian Constitution inserted the Ninth Schedule into it.

⇨ It was introduced by the Nehru Government in 1951.

⇨ The First Amendment added 13 laws to the Ninth Schedule.

⇨ It was created by the new Article 31B.

Question 6: In the below statements which are the correct ones about the cabinet mission plan proposal?

(1) The Muslim League withdrew from the Constituent Assembly for India.

(2) The Cabinet Mission plan consisted of five members who arrived in India on March 24, 1946.

(3) Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the proposal of the Cabinet Mission Plan.

(4) It introduced a federation policy for the upcoming independent India.

1 and 2 Only
1 and 3 Only
2 and 3 Only
2 and 4 Only

Correct Answer:

Option: B

1 and 3 Only

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The Muslim League withdrew from the Constituent Assembly for India under the cabinet mission plan.

⇨ The Cabinet Mission plan consisted of 3 members (Sir Stafford Cripps, Lord Pethick Lawrence, and A.V. Alexander) who arrived in India on March 24, 1946.

⇨ The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the proposal of the Cabinet Mission Plan.

Question 7: Fundamental rights and "Directive Principles of State Policy" are derived from the inspiration of which constitution respectively?

American and Irish constitutions.
USSR and Irish Constitution.
Canada and USSR.
American and Canada.

Correct Answer:

Option: A

American and Irish constitutions.

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy are derived from the inspiration of the American and Irish constitutions respectively.

Question 8: Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
44th Constitutional Amendment Act
61st Constitutional Amendment Act
76th Constitutional Amendment Act

Correct Answer:

Option: C

61st Constitutional Amendment Act

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ 61st Constitutional Amendment Act lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years.

Question 9: After which British act, ended the East India Company as a commercial body which became a purely administrative body?

Charter Act of 1853
Government of India Act 1858
Charter Act 1833
Government of India Act 1935

Correct Answer:

Option: C

Charter Act 1833

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The Charter Act of 1833 ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body.

Question 10: What are the main features of the Pitts India Act of 1784?

(1) This act established a system of double government.

(2) Based on this act, the Court of Directors should manage commercial affairs.

(3) Based on this act the Board of Control should manage political affairs.

(4) It empowered the Board of Control to supervise and direct all operations of the Civil and military government or revenue of the British possessions in India.

1, 2, and 3 Only
2, 3, and 4 Only
1, 3, and 4 Only
1, 2, 3, and 4

Correct Answer:

Option: D

1, 2, 3, and 4

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Pitts India Act of 1784 Created a new body - the Board of Control and Court of Directors, Thus, it established a system of double government.

⇨ Pitts India Act of 1784 allowed the Court of Directors to manage commercial affairs.

⇨ Pitts India Act of 1784 Created a new body - the Board of Control to manage political affairs.

⇨ Pitts India Act of 1784 allowed the Board of Control to supervise the civil and military government, and revenues of British possessions in India.

Question 11: What are the main features of the Government of India Act 1858?

(1) It changed the designation of governor-general of India to the viceroy of India. Lord Morley is the first viceroy of India.

(2) It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and the Court of Directors.

(3) It created a new office secretary of state for India who was a member of the British cabinet.

(4) It established A 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India.

1, 2, and 3 Only
2, 3, and 4 Only
1, 3, and 4 Only
1, 2, and 4 Only

Correct Answer:

Option: B

2, 3, and 4 Only

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The Government of India Act of 1858 changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India, Lord Canning thus became the first viceroy of India. (Option A is Wrong)

⇨ The Government of India Act of 1858 ended the system of double government by abolishing the board of control and court of directors. (Option B is correct)

⇨ The Government of India Act of 1858 created a new office, the Secretary of State for India, The secretary of state was a member of the British cabinet. (Option C is correct)

⇨ The Government of India Act of 1858 established a 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India. (Option D is correct)

Question 12: Which of the following are the Indian Council acts?

(1) Act of 1861

(2) Act of 1892

(3) Act of 1909

(4) Act of 1990

1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
1, 2, and 3 Only
1, 2, 3, and 4

Correct Answer:

Option: C

1, 2, and 3 Only

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Indian Council Acts are the Act of 1861; Act of 1892; Act of 1909.

Question 13: Macaulay committee was appointed through which of the following British government act?

Charter act 1833
Charter act 1853
Council act 1861
Council act 1892

Correct Answer:

Option: B

Charter act 1853

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The charter act of 1853 appointed the Macaulay committee in 1854.

⇨ The committee was appointed to the Indian Civil Service.

Question 14: Who introduced the “portfolio system” under the British India Act?

Introduced by Lord Canning in 1859 under the Council Act of 1861.
Introduced by Lord Canning in 1859 under the Council Act of 1853.
Introduced by Lord William Bentinck in 1854 under the Charter Act of 1833.
Introduced by Lord William Bentinck in 1854 under the Charter Act of 1853.

Correct Answer:

Option: A

Introduced by Lord Canning in 1859 under the Council Act of 1861.

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Lord Canning introduced the "portfolio system" in the 1859 under the Indian Councils Act of 1861.

Question 15: Which Indian became the first to join the viceroy's Executive Council and was appointed as a Law member?

Satyendra Prasad Sinha
M n Roy
Dr sachchidanand Sinha
Nalini Ranjan Sarkar

Correct Answer:

Option: A

Satyendra Prasad Sinha

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Satyendra Prasad Sinha, the first Indian to be appointed to the executive council of viceroy.

Question 16: In the below statements which are the correct ones, concerning Simon Commission?

(1) The British government announced a five members statutory Commission under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon in 1927.

(2) The commission submitted the report in 1930.

(3) This commission recommended the abolition of provinces, the establishment of a Federation of British India and princely states, and the continuation of a communal electorate.

(4) Based on this Commission, the British government convened three round table conferences of representatives of the British government, British India, and Indian princely states.

1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
3 and 4 Only
2 and 4 Only

Correct Answer:

Option: D

2 and 4 Only

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The British government announced a Seven members statutory Commission under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon in 1927. (Option A is Wrong)

⇨ The commission submitted the report in 1930. (Option B is correct)

⇨ This commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy, the establishment of a Federation of British India and princely states, and the continuation of a communal electorate. (Option C is Wrong)

⇨ Based on this Commission, the British government convened three round table conferences of representatives of the British government, British India, and Indian princely states. (Option D is correct)

Question 17: Who was the Governor General at the time of Pitt's India Act enacted by the British parliament?

Warren Hastings
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Wellesley
Lord William Bentinck

Correct Answer:

Option: A

Warren Hastings

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General at the time of Pitt's India Act enacted by the British parliament.

Question 18: Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925?

Sir Ibrahim Rahimtoola
Sir Ramasamy Shanmukham Chetty
Ganesh Vasudev Mavlankar
Vithalbhai Patel

Correct Answer:

Option: D

Vithalbhai Patel

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ About the central legislative assembly :

⇨ Its have 3 years time period.

⇨ The first president is Frederick Whyte (3 February 1921 – 23 August 1925) and the vice president is Sachchidananda Sinha. Both are appointed by the governor-general.

⇨ By election first president was Vithalbhai Patel (24 August 1925 – April 1930) (Indian).

Question 19: Mahatma Gandhi said in which of the following magazine that Swaraj is not a free gift given by the British but it is the self-identification of the people of India?

Indian Opinion
Navajivan
Harijan
Young India

Correct Answer:

Option: D

Young India

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Mahatma Gandhi said in his Young India magazine on January 05, 1922, that Swaraj is not a free gift given by the British but it is the self-identification of the people of India.

Question 20: The concept of a merit-based Civil Service in India was introduced on the recommendations of which of the following Report?

Hunter Commission
Raleigh Commission
Sadler Commission
Lord Macaulay Commission

Correct Answer:

Option: D

Lord Macaulay Commission

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The concept of a merit-based Civil Service in India was introduced on the recommendations of Lord Macaulay's Report in 1854.

Question 21: Who was the first Indian elected to the British Parliament?

Dadabhai Naoroji
Badruddin Tyabji
Ananda Mohan Bose
Surendranath Banerjee

Correct Answer:

Option: A

Dadabhai Naoroji

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Dadabhai Naoroji was Elected the first British Indian MP from the Liberal Party in the 1892 general election as the first Indian member.

Question 22: Which of the following leader of Indian independence as described The Government of India Act 1919 as a "sunless morning"?

Lala Lajpat Rai
Subhas Chandra Bose
Mahatma Gandhi
Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Correct Answer:

Option: D

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Bal Gangadhar Tilak, endeared as Lokmanya, was an Indian nationalist who described The Government of India Act 1919 as a "sunless morning".

Question 23: Which of the following committee toured India in 1918 in connection with women's suffrage in response to the demand for women's suffrage by the Indian National Congress headed by Annie Besant?

Southborough Commission
Stretchy Commission
Campbell Commission
MacDonnell Commission

Correct Answer:

Option: A

Southborough Commission

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ Southborough franchise committee toured India in 1918 in connection with women's suffrage.

⇨ This committee dismissed the demand for women's suffrage as women were not yet in a position to exercise their right to vote.

⇨ MacDonnell Commission (1900) - Appointed to advise that to effectively handle the shortage of food grains and deal with the Bengal and Bihar famine.

⇨ Campbell Commission (1866)- Appointed to research the reasons behind the famine in Odisha and make recommendations to avoid this type of scenario in the future.

⇨ Stretchy Commission (1880) - Appointed to develop a general strategy and principles to deal with the great famine of 1876-78 (Madras, Bombay, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab were affected).

Question 24: Slavery was abolished by British Parliament through which of the following British Act?

Charter Acts of 1784
Charter Acts of 1793
Charter Acts of 1813
Charter Acts of 1833

Correct Answer:

Option: D

Charter Acts of 1833

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ The slavery was abolished by British Parliament through the Charter Act of 1833.

Question 25: In which of the following Congress meetings did the Indian National Congress appeal to the people to celebrate January 26 as "Swaraj Day"?

Nagpur
Lahore
Ahmedabad
Benares

Correct Answer:

Option: B

Lahore

Detailed Explanation:

⇨ In 1929 at the "Lahore" Indian national congress conference, Congress appeal to the people to celebrate January 26 as "Swaraj Day."

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