SSC CGL History – Constitutional Developments 1773–1947 (Acts) – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL History – Constitutional Developments 1773–1947 (Acts) – Tier II Level · Marathon – 9 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
True/False drillHow many of the following statements are correct?
1. The All-India Federation was formed in 1937.
2. Dyarchy at the centre came into operation.
3. The Federal Court was set up in 1937.
4. Provincial autonomy came into operation in 1937.

Correct Answer: C [Only two]

Explanation:

Two are correct; the federation and central dyarchy existed only on paper.

2.  
Chronological orderArrange the following in chronological order (earliest first):
1. Portfolio system recognised by law
2. Public Service Commission set up
3. Limited indirect election
4. Council of India created

Correct Answer: C [4, 1, 3, 2]

Explanation:

Council of India created (1858) → Portfolio system recognised by law (1861) → Limited indirect election (1892) → Public Service Commission set up (1926).

3.  
Match the followingMatch the Act with the Governor-General or Viceroy in office:
Act: P. Charter Act 1833 Q. Indian Councils Act 1861 R. Indian Councils Act 1909 S. Government of India Act 1935
Governor-General / Viceroy: 1. Minto II 2. Canning 3. William Bentinck 4. Willingdon

Correct Answer: A [P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4]

Explanation:

Charter Act 1833 – William Bentinck; Indian Councils Act 1861 – Canning; Indian Councils Act 1909 – Minto II; Government of India Act 1935 – Willingdon.

4.  
Two-stepThe Act that introduced dyarchy in the provinces also provided for a commission to review it after ten years. That commission was headed by:

Correct Answer: B [John Simon]

Explanation:

Act of 1919 → statutory commission → Simon Commission (1927).

5.  
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. The Act of 1858 abolished the Board of Control and the Court of Directors.
II. The Act of 1858 created the office of Governor-General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Only I]

Explanation:

Abolition – true. Governor-General of India – Charter Act 1833 (false).

6.  
Odd one outWhich feature of the Act of 1935 was reversed (not adopted) in the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: B [Residuary powers with the Governor-General]

Explanation:

Residuary powers now rest with Parliament (reversed); the others were adopted in modified form.

7.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): The Indian Independence Act abolished the office of Secretary of State for India.
Reason (R): The Indian Independence Act was passed after Partition had already taken effect.

Correct Answer: A [A is true but R is false]

Explanation:

A true; R false – royal assent 18 July 1947, before 15 August.

8.  
Under the Charter Act of 1813, the sum set aside each year for education in India was:

Correct Answer: D [₹1 lakh]

Explanation:

₹1 lakh a year.

9.  
The Indian Councils Act 1909 enlarged the Central Legislative Council from 16 members to:

Correct Answer: B [60]

Explanation:

16 → 60.

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