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What major change did the legislative wing of the council bring about?
What major change did the legislative wing of the council bring about?
- Introduced an open competition system for civil service recruitment (correct)
- Implemented a new tax system in India
- Allowed the British Crown to take direct control of Indian territories
- Formed an alliance with the British Parliament
How did the Government of India Act of 1858 impact the East India Company?
How did the Government of India Act of 1858 impact the East India Company?
- It granted more autonomy to the Company in governing Indian territories
- It led to the termination of the Company's rule by the British Crown (correct)
- It resulted in the expansion of the Company's rule in India
- It allowed the Company to maintain its control over the civil service recruitment
What was the significance of local representation in the Indian Legislative Council?
What was the significance of local representation in the Indian Legislative Council?
- Increased British control over Indian legislative matters
- Allowed for broader participation in the legislative process (correct)
- Led to the exclusion of Indian representatives from governance
- Empowered Indian provinces to govern independently
How did the new legislation treat the function of legislation?
How did the new legislation treat the function of legislation?
What committee was appointed in 1854 to oversee changes in civil service recruitment?
What committee was appointed in 1854 to oversee changes in civil service recruitment?
Why was there no specified period mentioned for the retention of Indian territories under the Company's rule?
Why was there no specified period mentioned for the retention of Indian territories under the Company's rule?
What type of legislature was introduced by the Government of India Act 1919?
What type of legislature was introduced by the Government of India Act 1919?
How were the members of the two Houses chosen under the Government of India Act 1919?
How were the members of the two Houses chosen under the Government of India Act 1919?
What was the provision regarding the composition of the Viceroy's executive Council under the Act?
What was the provision regarding the composition of the Viceroy's executive Council under the Act?
Which of the following groups were granted separate electorates under the Government of India Act 1919?
Which of the following groups were granted separate electorates under the Government of India Act 1919?
What was the basis for granting franchise (voting rights) under the Government of India Act 1919?
What was the basis for granting franchise (voting rights) under the Government of India Act 1919?
Which new office was created by the Government of India Act 1919?
Which new office was created by the Government of India Act 1919?
What is the title of Part XXII of the Indian Constitution?
What is the title of Part XXII of the Indian Constitution?
How many Articles were originally included in Part XXII of the Indian Constitution?
How many Articles were originally included in Part XXII of the Indian Constitution?
Which Constitutional Amendment Act is referred to in the text?
Which Constitutional Amendment Act is referred to in the text?
Which of the following Amendments have substantially changed the original features of the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following Amendments have substantially changed the original features of the Indian Constitution?
Who is the author of the book 'The Indian Constitution - Cornerstone of a Nation'?
Who is the author of the book 'The Indian Constitution - Cornerstone of a Nation'?
What is the full name of the author of the book 'Dynamics of Indian Government and Politics'?
What is the full name of the author of the book 'Dynamics of Indian Government and Politics'?
Which historical factor influenced the drafting of the Indian Constitution?
Which historical factor influenced the drafting of the Indian Constitution?
What is the primary reason why the Constitution of India contains detailed administrative provisions?
What is the primary reason why the Constitution of India contains detailed administrative provisions?
Which part of the Indian Constitution is derived from the American and Irish Constitutions?
Which part of the Indian Constitution is derived from the American and Irish Constitutions?
Which part of the Indian Constitution is largely drawn from the British Constitution?
Which part of the Indian Constitution is largely drawn from the British Constitution?
What did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar claim about the drafting of the Indian Constitution?
What did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar claim about the drafting of the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following best describes the overall nature of the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following best describes the overall nature of the Indian Constitution?
What is the significance of the Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the significance of the Preamble of the Constitution?
Which of the following is a feature of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which of the following is a feature of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
How are the President and Vice-President of India elected?
How are the President and Vice-President of India elected?
What is one criticism of the Parliamentary System?
What is one criticism of the Parliamentary System?
What is a key feature of Federal System in India?
What is a key feature of Federal System in India?
Which emergency provision allows for the imposition of President's Rule in a state?
Which emergency provision allows for the imposition of President's Rule in a state?
What is one notable power of the President of India?
What is one notable power of the President of India?
What is a function of Parliamentary Committees in India?
What is a function of Parliamentary Committees in India?
How are Indian Supreme Court judges appointed?
How are Indian Supreme Court judges appointed?
What does 'Judicial Activism' refer to in Indian context?
What does 'Judicial Activism' refer to in Indian context?
