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What key aspect was addressed in the Charter Act of 1813 regarding the British Crown's authority?
What significant role did Lord Macaulay play in education within the context of the Charter Act of 1813?
In what way did the Charter Act of 1813 impact the trade relations between the East India Company and China?
What significant financial provision was made in the Charter Act of 1813 regarding the East India Company?
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What was a new responsibility granted to Local Governments in India by the Charter Act of 1813?
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What was unique about the trade relations with China following the enactment of the Charter Act of 1813?
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What did the Charter Act of 1833 legalize in India?
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Who was made the first Governor-General of India under the Charter Act of 1833?
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What change did the Charter Act of 1833 introduce regarding civil servants in India?
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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?
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What significant change was made to the number of Directors of the East India Company by the Charter Act of 1833?
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When was Full membership to the Law Member on the Governor-General's Executive Council extended through an Act?
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What did the Charter Act of 1833 change regarding the legislative powers of the Governors of Bombay and Madras?
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Who chaired the first Indian Law Commission established by the Charter Act of 1833?
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What was a significant change introduced by the Charter Act of 1853 in relation to the Governor-General's Council?
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Under the Charter Act of 1853, how many new legislative councillors were added to the Governor-General's Council?
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What did the Charter Act of 1853 empower the British East India Company to do regarding territories and revenues in India?
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In what way did the Charter Act of 1853 involve the role of a vice president in the Governor-General's Council?
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Which of the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy's stance on British rule is true?
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Which of the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy's stance on centralisation and devolution of power is correct?
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Which newspaper did Raja Ram Mohan Roy start in 1819 to criticise the practice of Sati?
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Who passed the Bengal Sati Regulation, which banned the practice of Sati in all jurisdictions of British India?
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What did the Press Ordinance of 1823 make mandatory?
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Which of the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy's stance on education is correct?
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Which of the following statements accurately represents Periyar's stance on religion?
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What was the primary goal of the Self-Respect Movement founded by Periyar?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Justice Party and the Self-Respect Movement?
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What was the stance of the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) movement, formed by Periyar in 1944?
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What was the significance of Periyar's translations of prominent works?
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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"?
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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.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy advocated for British rule in India, believing it would bring modernization and social reform.
- He supported decentralization and devolution of power.
- He started the newspaper "Sambad Kaumudi" in 1819 to criticize the practice of Sati.
- He advocated for education in English and the introduction of Western knowledge.
Periyar and the Self-Respect Movement
- Periyar's stance on religion was that it was a tool for social oppression.
- The primary goal of the Self-Respect Movement founded by Periyar was to achieve social equality and self-respect.
- The Justice Party and the Self-Respect Movement shared the goal of achieving social justice and equality.
- The Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) movement, formed by Periyar in 1944, aimed to establish a Dravidian homeland.
- Periyar's translations of prominent works made them accessible to the common people.
- Periyar believed that "Man is born free, self-respect is his birthright, social justice ensures social equality."
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Test your knowledge about Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a key figure in Indian history known for his views on colonialism, British rule, and centralization of power. Answer true or false questions about his beliefs and historical impact.