Introduction to Indian Constitution

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Which act first regulated the affairs of the East India Company?

Regulating Act 1773 (correct)

Charter Act 1813

Government of India Act 1858

Pitt's India Act 1784

What was established as the Apex Court in 1774?

Supreme Court

The Pitt's India Act 1784 separated the commercial and political functions of the company.

True

Which act ended the East India Company's monopoly over trade with India?

Charter Act 1813 Signup and view all the answers

Who was designated as the Governor-General of India in the Charter Act 1833?

Lord William Bentinck Signup and view all the answers

The Government of India Act 1858 ended the rule of the British Crown in India.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following acts with their significance:

Regulating Act 1773 = First regulation of East India Company affairs Pitt's India Act 1784 = Separation of commercial and political functions Indian Councils Act 1909 = Introduction of direct elections to legislative councils Government of India Act 1919 = Introduction of diarchy in provincial governments Signup and view all the answers

The Governor-General was designated as the ______ after the Government of India Act 1858.

Viceroy Signup and view all the answers

What was the first act that regulated the affairs of the East India Company?

Regulating Act 1773 Signup and view all the answers

Which act separated the commercial and political functions of the company?

Pitt's India Act 1784 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Charter Act of 1813 end?

The East India Company's monopoly over trade with India Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Charter Act of 1833?

It designated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India. Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred due to the Government of India Act 1858?

The rule of the company was ended and the British possessions came under the British Crown. Signup and view all the answers

The Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced indirect elections to the legislative councils.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts introduced the diarchy system in provincial governments?

Government of India Act 1919 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Historical Background of the Indian Constitution

Various legislative acts influenced the evolution of the Indian Constitution, including the Regulating Act of 1773 and the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
The Regulating Act of 1773 marked the first attempt by the British Parliament to regulate the East India Company's affairs and created an Executive Council for the Governor-General.
The Pitt's India Act of 1784 separated the commercial and political functions of the East India Company, introducing the Court of Directors and the Board of Control.
The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company's trade monopoly except for tea and opium, opening trade to all British subjects.
The Charter Act of 1833 designated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India, stripping Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers and transforming the company into an administrative body.
The Charter Act of 1853 separated legislative and executive powers in the Governor-General's Council and established a Central Legislative Council with appointed members.
Following the 1857 revolt, the Government of India Act of 1858 transferred authority from the East India Company to the British Crown, establishing the office of the Secretary of State for India.
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 allowed for the inclusion of Indians in the Viceroy's Councils and initiated decentralization by restoring legislative powers to Madras and Bombay presidencies.
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 introduced indirect elections and expanded legislative council functions, enhancing their role in budget discussions and executive questioning.
The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 facilitated direct elections to legislative councils and established separate communal electorates, expanding council membership significantly.
The Government of India Act of 1919 introduced the diarchy system, separating central and provincial subjects.

Key Components of the Indian Constitution

Philosophical foundations rooted in democracy, social justice, and equality.
The Preamble outlines the objectives of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Fundamental Rights protect individual liberties and equality before the law.
Directive Principles of State Policy guide the state in policymaking towards social and economic welfare.
Fundamental Duties set out the moral obligations of citizens towards the nation.

Historical Background of the Indian Constitution

Various legislative acts influenced the evolution of the Indian Constitution, including the Regulating Act of 1773 and the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
The Regulating Act of 1773 marked the first attempt by the British Parliament to regulate the East India Company's affairs and created an Executive Council for the Governor-General.
The Pitt's India Act of 1784 separated the commercial and political functions of the East India Company, introducing the Court of Directors and the Board of Control.
The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company's trade monopoly except for tea and opium, opening trade to all British subjects.
The Charter Act of 1833 designated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India, stripping Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers and transforming the company into an administrative body.
The Charter Act of 1853 separated legislative and executive powers in the Governor-General's Council and established a Central Legislative Council with appointed members.
Following the 1857 revolt, the Government of India Act of 1858 transferred authority from the East India Company to the British Crown, establishing the office of the Secretary of State for India.
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 allowed for the inclusion of Indians in the Viceroy's Councils and initiated decentralization by restoring legislative powers to Madras and Bombay presidencies.
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 introduced indirect elections and expanded legislative council functions, enhancing their role in budget discussions and executive questioning.
The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 facilitated direct elections to legislative councils and established separate communal electorates, expanding council membership significantly.
The Government of India Act of 1919 introduced the diarchy system, separating central and provincial subjects.

Key Components of the Indian Constitution

Philosophical foundations rooted in democracy, social justice, and equality.
The Preamble outlines the objectives of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Fundamental Rights protect individual liberties and equality before the law.
Directive Principles of State Policy guide the state in policymaking towards social and economic welfare.
Fundamental Duties set out the moral obligations of citizens towards the nation.

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This quiz covers the historical background and philosophical foundations of the Indian Constitution, including the Constituent Assembly and its key components like the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, and Directive Principles of State Policy. Test your knowledge on the evolution of the Indian Constitution through various acts and reforms.