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Under which Act was the Governor-General of Bengal made the Governor-General of India?

  • Indian Councils Act, 1909
  • Regulating Act, 1773
  • Government of India Act, 1858
  • Charter Act, 1833 (correct)
  • Which act allowed Indians to participate in the legislative process for the first time?

  • Indian Independence Act, 1947
  • Government of India Act, 1919 (correct)
  • Government of India Act, 1935
  • Indian Councils Act, 1861
  • The dual system of government in Bengal was abolished by which of the following?

  • Government of India Act, 1858
  • Regulating Act, 1773 (correct)
  • Warren Hastings
  • Pitt’s India Act, 1784
  • Which act was passed after the Revolt of 1857, transferring the power from the East India Company to the British Crown?

    <p>Government of India Act, 1858</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the law member added to the Governor-General’s Council under the Charter Act of 1833?

    <p>Lord Macaulay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts is associated with the introduction of local self-government in India?

    <p>Government of India Act, 1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Act introduced the principle of ‘responsible government’ in India?

    <p>Government of India Act, 1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Charter Act of 1853 was significant because it:

    <p>Introduced an open competition system for civil services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act created the office of Secretary of State for India?

    <p>Government of India Act, 1858</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as:

    <p>Minto-Morley Reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act marked the first step by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India?

    <p>Regulating Act, 1773</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal appointed under the Regulating Act of 1773?

    <p>Warren Hastings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Amending Act of 1781, also known as the Act of Settlement, was passed to rectify the defects of which Act?

    <p>Regulating Act, 1773</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts introduced the concept of 'dual government' in India?

    <p>Pitt’s India Act, 1784</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Charter Act of 1833 was significant because it:

    <p>Ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act is also known as the 'Act for the Good Government of India'?

    <p>Government of India Act, 1858</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Acts initiated the process of decentralization by restoring legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras Presidencies?

    <p>Indian Councils Act, 1861</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Indian Independence Act, 1947, provided for the creation of which two independent dominions?

    <p>India and Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    British Government Control in India

    • Regulating Act, 1773: First act to control East India Company; established a regulatory framework.
    • Pitt's India Act, 1784: Introduced dual governance; marked further British control.
    • Government of India Act, 1858: Transferred power from East India Company to the British Crown following the Revolt of 1857.

    Key Officials and Legislation

    • Warren Hastings: First Governor-General of Bengal, appointed under the Regulating Act of 1773.
    • Lord Macaulay: Law member added to Governor-General’s Council through the Charter Act of 1833.

    Significant Acts and Their Impacts

    • Amending Act of 1781: Known as Act of Settlement; corrected shortcomings of the Regulating Act, 1773.
    • Charter Act, 1833: Ended East India Company's trade monopoly; segregated legislative and executive powers within the Governor-General’s Council.
    • Indian Councils Act, 1861: Introduced local self-government and allowed some Indian participation in governance.

    Advances in Governance

    • Government of India Act, 1919: Established a dyarchy in provinces; reflected a move toward responsible government.
    • Government of India Act, 1935: Implemented federal structure; formalized separate electorates for Muslims.

    Judicial Developments

    • Supreme Court at Calcutta: Established under the Regulating Act, 1773, marking a significant judicial reform.

    Indian Independence and Its Aftermath

    • Indian Independence Act, 1947: Established two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, signaling the end of colonial rule.

    Key Terminology

    • Dual Government: Concept introduced by Pitt’s India Act, 1784, which allowed for a dual structure of governance in British India.
    • Responsible Government: Introduced through the Government of India Act, 1935, which aimed to make local governance more accountable.

    Local Governance Reforms

    • Vernacular Press Act of 1878: Enforced by Lord Lytton, aimed to control Indian-language publications, reflecting colonial anxieties over nationalist sentiments.

    Legislative Evolution

    • Charter Act, 1853: Key milestone in civil service reform; introduced open competition for civil services, expanding opportunities for Indians.

    Modification of Governance Structures

    • Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Minto-Morley Reforms): Expanded legislative councils and provided for limited Indian representation, setting the stage for further reforms.

    Contextual Note

    • The various acts reflect a progression from mere commercial regulation of the East India Company to comprehensive administrative control and governance reforms aimed at addressing the growing demands for Indian participation in governance and the eventual path towards independence.

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    Test your knowledge of the acts and key figures that shaped the British regulation of the East India Company in India. This quiz covers essential historical legislation such as the Regulating Act of 1773 and the Pitt's India Act of 1784. It's perfect for history enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of colonial governance.

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