Topic: Indian Polity Question Bank

Which Act designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor-General of Bengal’ and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him?

Consider the following statements regarding the Pitt’s India Act of 1784: It distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company. It allowed the Court of Directors to manage political affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which Act ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India (except for trade in tea and trade with China)?

Under which Act did the Governor-General of Bengal become the ‘Governor-General of India’?

Match the following Acts with their key features: List I (Act) List II (Feature) A. Government of India Act, 1858 1. Introduction of Communal Representation B. Indian Councils Act, 1909 2. Abolished the East India Company C. Government of India Act, 1919 3. Establishment of Federal Court D. Government of India Act, 1935 4. Introduction … Read more

Who was the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s Executive Council as a Law Member?

The system of ‘Dyarchy’ at the provincial level was introduced by which Act?

Which Act provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission in India for the first time?

Which Act introduced ‘Bicameralism’ and ‘Direct Elections’ in the country for the first time?

Which Act abolished Dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘Provincial Autonomy’?