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What was the primary function of the Indian Civil Service (ICS)?
The Rowlatt Acts were designed to expand civil rights for Indians.
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What significant change regarding the Indian Civil Service exams took place in 1919?
Exams were held in Delhi and Rangoon.
The person who represented the British Crown in India was known as the __________.
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Match the following events with their corresponding descriptions:
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Which of the following individuals had the highest salary in the governance structure of India under British rule?
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The Montagu-Chelmsford Report recommended complete independence for India.
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What governmental structure was implemented in India as a result of the Government of India Act in December 1919?
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Study Notes
British Raj Governance
- Viceroy, Secretary of State, and Council of India were the top-down structure of Indian governance.
- Viceroy represented the British Crown in India and was appointed by Westminster.
- Salary of the Viceroy was twice that of the British Prime Minister, highlighting his importance.
- Secretary of State for India was responsible for developing policy and reported to Parliament.
- The Council of India, based in London, comprised 15 British men and advised the Secretary of State.
The Indian Civil Service (ICS)
- The ICS implemented British laws and regulations in India.
- Young men who wanted careers in the ICS needed to pass a competitive exam and work with district officers.
- Leadership skills and general intelligence were valued more than academic accomplishments.
- Indians could theoretically join the ICS, but the exam process was difficult.
- Exams were held in London requiring higher education in British universities.
- In 1919, exams were also held in Delhi and Rangoon, making it easier for Indians to join.
- Many Indians served in other roles under British officials and officers.
1919 Events
- March: Rowlatt Acts were passed imposing wartime controls over Bengal and Bombay.
- April: Gandhi initiated satyagraha and hartals to protest the Rowlatt Acts.
- December: Government of India Act implemented dyarchy - a limited system of dual government.
1918 Events
- July: The Montagu-Chelmsford Report recommended limited power sharing in provinces.
- November: Armistice and end of World War I.
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Explore the governance structure of the British Raj in India, including the roles of the Viceroy, Secretary of State, and the Council of India. Learn about the Indian Civil Service (ICS), its competitive recruitment process, and the challenges faced by aspiring Indian candidates. This quiz provides insights into the administrative framework that shaped colonial rule in India.
