Raja Ram Mohan Roy Quiz

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What key aspect was addressed in the Charter Act of 1813 regarding the British Crown's authority?

Granting the East India Company the right to establish a new tea trade

Ensuring the East India Company's monopoly in India

Firmly establishing the British Crown's sovereignty over Indian territories (correct)

Transferring more territories to the East India Company

What significant role did Lord Macaulay play in education within the context of the Charter Act of 1813?

He served as the president of the General Committee of Public Instruction responsible for education (correct)

He was instrumental in ending the East India Company's monopoly in India

He maintained the company's territorial and commercial accounts separate

He led the promotion of moral and religious improvements in China

In what way did the Charter Act of 1813 impact the trade relations between the East India Company and China?

It strengthened the East India Company's monopoly in trade with China (correct)

It ended all trade relations between the two entities

It allowed direct trade between India and China bypassing the Company

It reduced tariffs imposed on British goods in China

What significant financial provision was made in the Charter Act of 1813 regarding the East India Company?

Setting a fixed dividend rate at 10.5% per annum Signup and view all the answers

What was a new responsibility granted to Local Governments in India by the Charter Act of 1813?

Power to impose taxes and punish those who did not pay them Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the trade relations with China following the enactment of the Charter Act of 1813?

The East India Company retained its monopoly on trade with China Signup and view all the answers

What did the Charter Act of 1833 legalize in India?

The British colonization of India Signup and view all the answers

Who was made the first Governor-General of India under the Charter Act of 1833?

Lord William Bentinck Signup and view all the answers

What change did the Charter Act of 1833 introduce regarding civil servants in India?

It introduced open competition for selecting civil servants Signup and view all the answers

Who was vested with the superintendence, direction, and control of the civil and military administration of the Company's territories under the Charter Act of 1833?

Governor-General of India in Council Signup and view all the answers

What significant change was made to the number of Directors of the East India Company by the Charter Act of 1833?

Reduced from 24 to 18, with 6 nominees of the Crown Signup and view all the answers

When was Full membership to the Law Member on the Governor-General's Executive Council extended through an Act?

Council Act of 1861 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Charter Act of 1833 change regarding the legislative powers of the Governors of Bombay and Madras?

The Governors lost their legislative powers and the Governor-General of India had legislative powers over all of British India. Signup and view all the answers

Who chaired the first Indian Law Commission established by the Charter Act of 1833?

Lord Macaulay Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant change introduced by the Charter Act of 1853 in relation to the Governor-General's Council?

The legislative and executive functions of the council were separated for the first time. Signup and view all the answers

Under the Charter Act of 1853, how many new legislative councillors were added to the Governor-General's Council?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What did the Charter Act of 1853 empower the British East India Company to do regarding territories and revenues in India?

To retain them indefinitely in trust for the crown. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Charter Act of 1853 involve the role of a vice president in the Governor-General's Council?

The vice president was nominated by the Governor-General and required to agree on all legislative actions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy's stance on British rule is true?

He despised British colonialism but appeared to endorse it due to its role in combating feudal forces. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy's stance on centralisation and devolution of power is correct?

He was more openly on the side of centralisation or standardisation than the devolution of power and self-government. Signup and view all the answers

Which newspaper did Raja Ram Mohan Roy start in 1819 to criticise the practice of Sati?

Sambad Kaumudi Signup and view all the answers

Who passed the Bengal Sati Regulation, which banned the practice of Sati in all jurisdictions of British India?

Lord William Bentinck Signup and view all the answers

What did the Press Ordinance of 1823 make mandatory?

Obtaining a license from the Governor-General in Council, signed by the Chief Secretary, to publish newspapers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy's stance on education is correct?

Both (a) and (b). Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately represents Periyar's stance on religion?

He believed in freeing oneself from the inequalities promoted by religions. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Self-Respect Movement founded by Periyar?

To promote the ideals of self-respect and social equality. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Justice Party and the Self-Respect Movement?

They merged together in 1938 to form a unified movement. Signup and view all the answers

What was the stance of the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) movement, formed by Periyar in 1944?

It was anti-Brahmin, anti-Congress, and anti-Aryan (North Indian). Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Periyar's translations of prominent works?

They were used to spread awareness about the Self-Respect Movement. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the quote "Man is born free, self respect is his birthright, social justice ensures social equality"?

It was said by Thanthai Periyar. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Charter Act of 1813

The British Crown's authority was limited through the Charter Act of 1813.
Lord Macaulay played a significant role in introducing English as the medium of education in India.
The Charter Act of 1813 allowed the East India Company to trade with China directly.
The Act made a significant financial provision, allocating £10,000 annually for promoting education and literature in India.
Local Governments in India were granted the new responsibility of promoting education and literature.

Charter Act of 1833

The Charter Act of 1833 legalized slavery in India.
Lord William Bentinck was made the first Governor-General of India.
The Act introduced a change in the civil servants' system, enabling Indians to take competitive exams for civil service posts.
The Governor-General was vested with the superintendence, direction, and control of the civil and military administration of the Company's territories.
The number of Directors of the East India Company was reduced to 18.
Full membership to the Law Member on the Governor-General's Executive Council was extended through an Act in 1833.
The Governors of Bombay and Madras lost their legislative powers.

Indian Law Commission

The Charter Act of 1833 established the first Indian Law Commission, chaired by Lord Macaulay.

Charter Act of 1853

The Governor-General's Council was altered to include four non-official members.
Six new legislative councillors were added to the Governor-General's Council.
The British East India Company was empowered to govern Indian territories and collect revenues.
The Vice President of the Governor-General's Council was introduced.