Expansion of Legislative Councils in British Raj Era Quiz

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Which of the following was NOT permitted for discussion by members of the Viceroy's Executive Council?

  • Matters of public interest
  • Relations with princely states
  • Foreign policy (correct)
  • Budget

Who was appointed as the first Indian member of the Viceroy's Executive Council?

  • Morley
  • Lord Minto
  • Satyendra P Sinha (correct)
  • None of the above

Which of the following constituencies were earmarked for Muslims only?

  • No constituencies
  • Only urban constituencies
  • Some constituencies (correct)
  • All constituencies

What was the size of the Legislative Councils of Bengal, Madras, Bombay, and United Provinces after the increase in size?

<p>50 members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the ex-officio members of the legislative councils at the Centre and the provinces?

<p>The Governor-General and members of the executive council (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were the elected members of the provincial legislative councils chosen?

<p>Elected indirectly by an electoral college (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following categories of members were NOT part of the legislative councils at the Centre and the provinces during the British Raj?

<p>Elected members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the maximum number of members in the Legislative Councils of Punjab, Burma, and Assam after the increase in size?

<p>30 members each (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups were NOT represented among the elected members of the provincial legislative councils during the British Raj?

<p>Farmers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following topics were NOT allowed for discussion by members of the Viceroy's Executive Council?

<p>Foreign policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Indian member appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council?

<p>Satyendra P Sinha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups were NOT exclusively allowed to vote for their representatives in certain constituencies during the British Raj?

<p>Christians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following topics were NOT allowed to be discussed by the members of the Viceroy's Executive Council?

<p>Foreign policy and princely states relations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Indian member appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council?

<p>Satyendra P Sinha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Indians were nominated to the Council of the Secretary of State for Indian affairs?

<p>Two (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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