British Rule in India and Its Impact
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What significant change occurred to the East India Company in 1765?

  • It was granted the rights over revenue and civil justice in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. (correct)
  • It lost its charter from Queen Elizabeth I.
  • It received exclusive trading rights from the British Crown.
  • It transformed into a military power.

    • Which event directly led to the British Crown assuming direct governance over India?

  • The sepoy mutiny of 1857. (correct)
  • The signing of the Treaty of Amritsar.
  • The conclusion of World War II.
  • The formation of the East India Company.

    • What role did the Constituent Assembly play shortly after India's independence?

  • It was involved in international diplomacy for India.
  • It established the first government of independent India.
  • It was tasked with drafting the Constitution of India. (correct)
  • It was responsible for the economic planning of post-colonial India.

    • Which feature of Indian polity has its roots in British rule?

    <p>The structure of the judiciary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did India formally gain independence from British rule?

    <p>August 15, 1947.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two major phases of British rule in India referred to?

    <p>Company Rule and Crown Rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main function of the East India Company when it first arrived in India?

    <p>To conduct trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Queen granted the East India Company the exclusive right to trade in India?

    <p>Queen Elizabeth I.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    British Rule in India

    • The British East India Company arrived in India in 1600 as traders, granted exclusive trading rights by Queen Elizabeth I.
    • In 1765, the Company gained control over revenue and civil justice in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa ("diwani"), marking the beginning of its territorial power.
    • The Sepoy Mutiny in 1858 led the British Crown to take direct control of Indian governance.
    • This British rule lasted until India's independence on August 15, 1947.

    Post-Independence Constitutional Development

    • India's independence necessitated a constitution, prompting the formation of a Constituent Assembly in 1946.
    • The Indian Constitution was adopted on January 26, 1950.
    • Many aspects of India's Constitution and political system stem from British rule in India.
    • Key events during British rule shaped the legal framework of government and administration in British India.
    • This framework significantly influenced India's constitution and political system.

    British Rule Periods

    • Company Rule (1773-1858): This period saw the East India Company's increasing control over Indian territories.
    • Crown Rule (1858-1947): The Crown assumed direct control of governance after the Sepoy Mutiny.

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    Explore the key events and developments during British rule in India from the arrival of the East India Company to India's independence in 1947. Understand how the colonial period influenced the constitutional framework and political system of independent India. This quiz covers both the historical context and the implications for post-independence governance.

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