Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 31 August 2015

:: Miscellaneous ::

Q.1. The significant constitutional landmark the charter Act of 1853 is for :

1. It established Indian legislative council
2. Open competition system of selection and recruitment of civil service open for the Indians.
3. It also introduced for the first time, local representation in the India legislative council.

correct statement is / are :

a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2 only
d. 1,2,3

Q.2. Match the following

Acts                                     Created Designations
A. Regulating Act 1773     i) Governor General of India
B. Pitt’s India Act 1784     ii) Governor General of Bengal
C. Charter Act 1833         iii) Vice-roy of India
D. Government of India     iv) Board of control

    A     B     C     D
a. i)     ii)     iii)     i)
b. ii)    iii)     i)      iv)
c. ii)     iv)     i)     iii)
d. ii)     iv)     iii)    i)

Q.3. Government of India Act of 1858, also known as ‘Act for the Good Government of India’ has features

1. creates new designations as ‘viceroy of India’
2. Ended the system of double government
3. Created new office of secretary of state in India
4. Abolished the company and transfer all power to British crown.

correct statement is / are :

a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1,2,3, 4

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