Which of the following changes occurred after the revolt of 1857?
1. The British crown assumed the direct responsibility of the country and the rule of East India
Company came to an end.
2. The British said that they wouldn’t annex princely states any further.
3. The number of Indian soldiers was drastically increased in the army.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
1 and 2 are correct. Government of India Act, 1858: Under this Act, the rule of the EIC was
abolished and the British Parliament had taken direct responsibility towards ruling India. The
EIC returned to being just a trading organization.
3 is incorrect. British attitude towards the Indian army underwent drastic change. The British
element in the Indian army was strengthened in order to ensure loyalty and efficiency. Thus, the
number of Indian soldiers was drastically reduced from 238,000 in 1857 to 140,000 by 1863.
The number of European Soldiers was increased from 45,000 to 65,000.
Which of the following statements about Mahalwari system are correct?
1. The village headmen was responsible for direct payment of revenue to the state.
2. It was introduced in Central Province, North-West Frontier, Agra, Punjab, Gangetic Valley,
etc of British India.
3. It was introduced by Captain Alexander Reed.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer: D
Mahalwari System
Mahalwari system was introduced in 1833 during the period of William Bentick. Captain
Alexander introduced Lord Ryotwari system
It was introduced in Central Province, North-West Frontier, Agra, Punjab, Gangetic Valley, etc of
British India.
The Mahalwari system had many provisions of both the Zamindari System and Ryotwari
System.
In this system, the land was divided into Mahals. Each Mahal comprises one or more villages.
Ownership rights were vested with the peasants.
The villages committee was held responsible for collection of the taxes.
Which of the following reforms were undertaken by Warren Hastings?
1. Setting up of Dual system of government of Bengal.
2. Setting up of Supreme Court at Calcutta.
3. Codified Hindu and Muslim Laws.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
1. Improve primary education.
2. Encouraged women education.
3. Encouraged private enterprises participation in the field of education.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Hunter Education Commission was a landmark commission appointed by Viceroy Lord Ripon
with objectives to look into the complaints of the non-implementation of the Wood’s Dispatch of
1854.
The commission found that primary education in the British Indian territories is lagging behind
and some part of the provincial revenues must be reserved for financing the development of
primary education in British Indian territories.
The commission recommended grants-in-aid for the indigenous schools on the basis of
“Payments by Results”.
Entrusting the District and Municipal Boards with the work of the management of primary
education.
District and Municipal Boards were directed to assign specific funds to primary education.
With a view to expand secondary education the Commission recommended the gradual
withdrawal of the Government from this field and to transfer secondary education to efficient
private bodies by sanctioning grant-in-aid to it.
Abolished Dual Government started by Robert Clive in 1765.
Introduced quintessential settlement of land revenue in 1772.
Made appointments of Collectors and other revenue officials.
Codified Hindu and Muslim Laws.
Trial of Nand Kumar and his Judicial murder in 1775.
Foundation of Asiatic Society of Bengal with the help of William Jones in 1784.
After his return to England in 1785, Impeachment proceeding were initiated against him in the
house of Lord.
The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings.
Started Diwani and Faujdari Adalats at the District level.
Rohila War in 1774, First Anglo-Maratha War (1776-82) and Second Anglo-Maratha War from
1780-84.
Supreme Court at Calcutta in 1773 was founded during his tenure.
Tikdam: If we eliminate statement 1 we will automatically get the answer by elimination method
without even knowing the other 2 statements. You might be knowing that Warren Hasting had
abolished the dual system of government of Bengal and not started it. Hence, 1 is wrong and
can be eliminated.
Which of the following did occur during Lord Dufferin period?
1. Third Anglo Burmese war that led to annexation of Upper Burma.
2. Tenancy acts were passed in some provinces.
3. Formation of INC.
4. Dada Bhai Naoroji initiated establishment of East India Association at London.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1,2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Lord Dufferin was appointed the Viceroy of India in 1884. He succeeded Lord Ripon who ruled
from 1880 to 1884. Dufferin’s administration in India saw the Third Burmese War in 1885,
resulting in the annexation of upper Burma. As a result, his viceroyalty saw the final extinction
of Burma as an independent power. Tenancy acts were passed in 1885 during his tenure in
some provinces.
Another event which was of utmost consequences for the future was the foundation of the
Indian National Congress (INC) by A. O. Hume and S. N. Banerjee in 1885.
Lord Dufferin resigned in 1888 and was succeeded by Lord Lansdowne as Governor-General
and Viceroy of India.
Which of the following recommendations were given by Hunter Commission on education?
1. Improve primary education.
2. Encouraged women education.
3. Encouraged private enterprises participation in the field of education.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Hunter Education Commission was a landmark commission appointed by Viceroy Lord Ripon
with objectives to look into the complaints of the non-implementation of the Wood’s Dispatch of
1854.
The commission found that primary education in the British Indian territories is lagging behind
and some part of the provincial revenues must be reserved for financing the development of
primary education in British Indian territories.
The commission recommended grants-in-aid for the indigenous schools on the basis of
“Payments by Results”.
Entrusting the District and Municipal Boards with the work of the management of primary
education.
District and Municipal Boards were directed to assign specific funds to primary education.
With a view to expand secondary education the Commission recommended the gradual
withdrawal of the Government from this field and to transfer secondary education to efficient
private bodies by sanctioning grant-in-aid to it.
