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Historical background - Test Set 3

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  1. Question 1

    The Indian Independence Act, 1947, came into effect on:
    1. July 4, 1947
    2. August 14, 1947
    3. August 15, 1947
    4. January 26, 1950
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  2. Question 2

    The Indian Independence Act, 1947, retained which feature of the Government of India Act, 1935?
    1. Federal structure
    2. Provincial autonomy
    3. Interim governance framework
    4. Separate electorates
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  3. Question 3

    UPSC Civil Services Prelims,
    The title "Emperor of India" was abolished by the:
    1. Indian Independence Act, 1947
    2. Constitution of India, 1950
    3. Royal Titles Act, 1953
    4. Government of India Act, 1935
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  4. Question 4

    UPSC CSE 2020
    The Interim Government of 1946 was formed under the leadership of:
    1. Jawaharlal Nehru
    2. Lord Wavell
    3. Rajendra Prasad
    4. Liaquat Ali Khan
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  5. Question 5

    UPSC CSE 2021
    Who was appointed as the Viceroy of India during the formation of the Interim Government in 1946?
    1. Lord Mountbatten
    2. Lord Linlithgow
    3. Lord Wavell
    4. Lord Curzon
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  6. Question 6

    SSC CGL 2020
    The Interim Government of 1946 was formed in the context of which political event?
    1. Quit India Movement
    2. The Cripps Mission
    3. The Cabinet Mission Plan
    4. The Mountbatten Plan
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  7. Question 7

    UPSC CSE 2021
    How many members were there in the Interim Government of 1946?
    1. 10
    2. 14
    3. 12
    4. 15
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  8. Question 8

    BPSC 2021
    Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India in the Interim Government of 1946?
    1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    2. Jawaharlal Nehru
    3. Liaquat Ali Khan
    4. Rajendra Prasad
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  9. Question 9

    UPSC 2020
    Who held the position of the Finance Minister in the Interim Government of 1946?
    1. C. Rajagopalachari
    2. Liaquat Ali Khan
    3. Jawaharlal Nehru
    4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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  10. Question 10

    UPSC CSE 2020
    Which of the following was NOT a member of the Interim Government of 1946?
    1. Jawaharlal Nehru
    2. Liaquat Ali Khan
    3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
    4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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  11. Question 11

    CDS 2019
    The Indian Councils Act, 1861 empowered the Viceroy to:
    1. Appoint Indian members only
    2. Frame rules for legislative procedures
    3. Dissolve the British Parliament
    4. Appoint the Secretary of State
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  12. Question 12

    UPSC NDA 2020
    The portfolio system in India was introduced by:
    1. Lord Dalhousie
    2. Lord Canning
    3. Lord Ripon
    4. Lord Curzon
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  13. Question 13

    BPSC 2020
    Which Act empowered the Viceroy to issue ordinances during emergencies?
    1. Government of India Act, 1858
    2. Indian Councils Act, 1861
    3. Indian Councils Act, 1892
    4. Charter Act of 1853
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  14. Question 14

    JPSC 2021
    Indian representation in legislative bodies under the 1861 Act was:
    1. Through elections
    2. Fully nominated by Governor-General
    3. Selected through Indian Councils
    4. Based on Zamindari nominations
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  15. Question 15

    SSC CHSL 2020
    Which of the following statements is true about Indian Councils Act, 1861?
    1. It introduced elections
    2. It abolished the Legislative Council
    3. It started diarchy in provinces
    4. It initiated decentralization
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  16. Question 16

    Who were the first Indian members nominated under the 1861 Act?
    1. Raja Rammohan Roy & Bankim Chandra
    2. Raja of Benaras, Maharaja of Patiala, Sir Dinkar Rao
    3. Subhash Bose & Motilal Nehru
    4. None of these
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  17. Question 17

    UPSC CDS 2022
    What was the duration of ordinances passed under the 1861 Act?
    1. 3 months
    2. 1 year
    3. No fixed duration
    4. 6 months
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  18. Question 18

    BPSC Prelims 2020
    The Indian Councils Act, 1861, was passed during the tenure of which Viceroy?
    1. Lord Canning
    2. Lord Dalhousie
    3. Lord Curzon
    4. Lord Ripon
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  19. Question 19

    SSC CHSL Tier I 2020
    The portfolio system introduced by the Indian Councils Act, 1861, meant:
    1. Council members were assigned specific departments
    2. Indian members could propose legislation
    3. Provincial councils had independent powers
    4. The Viceroy was stripped of executive authority
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  20. Question 20

    The Indian Councils Act, 1861, restored legislative powers to which presidencies?
    1. Bengal and Delhi
    2. Bombay and Madras
    3. Madras and Calcutta
    4. Bombay and Surat
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