Constitutional History of British India
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81
Who was the first Governor-General of the new Dominion of Pakistan?
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Option B
Explanation
Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan.
82
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India (Dominion of India)?
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Option B
Explanation
Lord Mountbatten was asked to continue as the first Governor-General of independent India.
83
The Boundary Commission to demarcate the boundaries between India and Pakistan was headed by:
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Option B
Explanation
Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Boundary Commissions for Punjab and Bengal.
84
The Constituent Assembly of India was formed under the scheme of:
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Option C
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan.
85
Which Act dropped the title of 'Emperor of India' from the Royal Titles of the King of England?
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Option B
Explanation
The Indian Independence Act 1947 deprived the British Monarch of the title 'Emperor of India'.
86
The August Declaration of 1917, which promised 'responsible government', was made by:
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Option B
Explanation
It is known as the Montagu Declaration (August 1917), defining the goal of British policy as the progressive realization of responsible government in India.
87
The 'Lee Commission' (1923-24) was appointed to make recommendations on:
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Option A
Explanation
The Lee Commission was appointed to inquire into the organization and conditions of service of the superior civil services in India.
88
Under the 1935 Act, the Federal Court consisted of a Chief Justice and how many other judges?
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Option A
Explanation
It consisted of a Chief Justice and not more than six other judges.
89
The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act 1935 was later incorporated into the Indian Constitution as:
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Option B
Explanation
The Directive Principles of State Policy resemble the 'Instrument of Instructions' issued to the Governors and Governor-General under the 1935 Act.
90
The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British Parliament on:
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Option A
Explanation
The bill was introduced on July 4, 1947, and received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947.
91
Which plan became the basis for the Indian Independence Act 1947?
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Option B
Explanation
The Mountbatten Plan (June 3 Plan) was the plan for the partition of India and was given legislative effect by the Indian Independence Act.
92
Until the new constitutions were framed, the two Dominions were to be governed in accordance with:
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Option B
Explanation
They were to be governed by the Government of India Act 1935, with necessary modifications, until their Constituent Assemblies framed new constitutions.
93
The Government of India Act 1935 was the longest Act of British Parliament at that time. How many sections/clauses did it have?
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Option A
Explanation
The Act had 321 sections and 10 schedules.
94
The 'Public Service Commission' was first established in India in 1926 on the recommendation of which Act?
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Option B
Explanation
The Government of India Act 1919 provided for a Public Service Commission, which was set up in 1926 (Central Public Service Commission).
95
Under the 1919 Act, the Council of State was composed of:
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Option A
Explanation
The Council of State (Upper House) had 60 members (34 elected and 26 nominated).
96
The 'White Paper' of 1933 was issued by:
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Option B
Explanation
Following the Round Table Conferences, the British Government issued a 'White Paper' containing proposals for constitutional reforms, which led to the 1935 Act.
97
Who was the British Prime Minister who announced the Communal Award?
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Option A
Explanation
Ramsay MacDonald announced it in August 1932.
98
The breakdown of the 'Simla Conference' (1945) was primarily due to differences between:
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Option B
Explanation
It failed mainly due to the disagreement between the Congress and the Muslim League over the issue of Muslim representation.
99
The 'Interim Government' formed in 1946 was headed by:
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Option B
Explanation
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Vice-President of the Executive Council (de facto Prime Minister) in the Interim Government.
100
Which Act introduced 'Direct Elections' in India for the first time (though on a limited franchise)?
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Option C
Explanation
The Government of India Act 1919 introduced direct elections for the first time, though the franchise was restricted.
