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5 〉 When Japan entered World War I
-- 23 August 1914
1 〉 Which issues are created after ww1
-- Economic depression, Unemployment, Old countries were abolished, Social disorder
2 〉 What was the cost of WW1
-- $208 billion
3 〉 Who had the strong economy in WWI?
-- Britain
4 〉 Who had the strong army in WWI?
-- Russia
6 〉 When Russia withdrew from ww1
-- March 3, 1918
7 〉 Before World War I, Bosnia-Herzegovina was part of
-- Austria-Hungary
8 〉 Who won the World War1
-- WW1 won countries- Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and the United States
9 〉 Which country announced the first declaration of WW1
-- Austro-Hungarian government declare the war on Serbia
11 〉 How many soldiers died in ww1
-- 20 million deaths
12 〉 What are the main causes of the First World War
-- Militarism, Imperialism, Alliances and Nationalism
13 〉 What are major alliances in WW1
-- [Serbia, Russia, France, Britain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Romania and United States] VS [Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire]
14 〉 Which countries are directly participated in WW1
-- Over 30 Countries
15 〉 What is the timeline of World War - 1
-- Start at 28 July 1914 and end at 11 November 1918.
Practice MCQs
Question 1 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 2 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 3 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 4 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 5 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 6 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 7 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 8 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 9 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 10 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 11 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 12 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 13 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 14 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 15 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 16 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 17 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 18 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 19 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 20 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 21 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 22 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 23 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 24 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 25 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 26 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 27 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 28 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 29 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 30 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 31 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 32 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 33 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 34 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 35 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 36 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 37 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 38 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 39 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 40 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 41 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 42 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 43 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 44 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 45 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 46 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 47 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 48 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 49 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 50 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 51 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 52 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 53 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 54 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 55 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 56 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 57 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 58 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 59 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 60 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 61 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 62 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 63 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 64 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 65 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 66 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 67 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 68 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 69 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 70 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 71 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 72 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 73 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 74 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 75 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 76 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 77 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 78 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 79 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 80 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 81 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 82 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 83 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 84 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 85 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 86 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 87 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 88 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 89 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 90 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 91 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 92 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 93 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 94 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 95 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 96 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 97 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 98 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 99 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 100 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 101 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 102 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 103 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 104 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 105 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 106 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 107 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 108 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 109 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 110 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 111 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 112 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 113 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 114 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 115 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 116 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 117 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 118 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 119 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 120 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 121 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 122 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 123 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 124 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 125 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 126 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 127 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 128 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 129 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 130 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 131 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 132 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 133 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 134 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 135 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 136 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 137 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 138 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 139 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 140 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 141 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 142 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 143 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 144 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 145 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 146 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 147 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 148 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 149 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 150 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 151 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 152 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 153 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 154 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 155 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 156 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 157 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 158 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 159 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 160 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 161 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 162 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 163 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 164 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 165 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 166 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 167 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 168 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 169 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 170 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 171 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 172 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 173 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 174 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 175 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 176 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 177 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 178 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 179 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 180 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 181 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 182 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 183 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 184 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 185 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 186 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 187 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 188 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 189 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 190 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 191 of 500
Q.1 In which of the following year was the budget system introduced for the first time in India?
- 1867
- 1860
- 1897
- 1890
Answer ✔ (b) 1860
Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist, presented the first-ever budget in India in 1860. He is credited with introducing a financial budget in India framed by the English model.
Question 192 of 500
Q.2 Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (c) Lord Canning
Explanation: The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
Question 193 of 500
Q.3 In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Answer ✔ (a) 6 months
Explanation: State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Question 194 of 500
Q.4 How many times a person can be elected as the President of India?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Indefinite
Answer ✔ (d) Indefinite
Explanation: A person can be elected any number of times until he satisfies all the conditions under the provisions of the constitution.
Question 195 of 500
Q.5 If there is a deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill, it will be resolved by
- The President
- The Council of Ministers
- The Joint Session of Parliment
- The Supreme Court
Answer ✔ (c) The Joint Session of Parliment
Explanation: The Joint Session of Parliament resolves the deadlock between Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha over an ordinary bill.
Question 196 of 500
Q.6 Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
Answer ✔ (a) Charter Act of 1853
Explanation: The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
Question 197 of 500
Q.7 Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems?
- Question hour
- Zero hour
- Resolutions
- Presidential Speech
Answer ✔ (b) Zero hour
Explanation: Zero hour refers to the leftover time after question hour in Indian Parliament. During this time members are allowed to raise matters of importance without giving any prior notice. Zero hour is entirely at the discretion of the Speaker as there is no constitutional provision with regard to this.
Question 198 of 500
Q.8 The phrase 'bicameral legislature' means
- a single assembly
- an elected legislature
- a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
- parliamentary system of government
Answer ✔ (c) a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
Question 199 of 500
Q.9 Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
Answer ✔ (b) Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta). This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Question 200 of 500
Q.10 Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Answer ✔ (d) Lord Palmerston
Explanation: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Question 201 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 202 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 203 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 204 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 205 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 206 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 207 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 208 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 209 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 210 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 211 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 212 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 213 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 214 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 215 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 216 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 217 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 218 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 219 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 220 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 221 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 222 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 223 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 224 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 225 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 226 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 227 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 228 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 229 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 230 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 231 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 232 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 233 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 234 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 235 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 236 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 237 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 238 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 239 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 240 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 241 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 242 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 243 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 244 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 245 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 246 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 247 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 248 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 249 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 250 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 251 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 252 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 253 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 254 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 255 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 256 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 257 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 258 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 259 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 260 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 261 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 262 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 263 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 264 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 265 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 266 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 267 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 268 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 269 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 270 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 271 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 272 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 273 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 274 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 275 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 276 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 277 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 278 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 279 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 280 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 281 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 282 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 283 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 284 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 285 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 286 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 287 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 288 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 289 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 290 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 291 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 292 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 293 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 294 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 295 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 296 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 297 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 298 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 299 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 300 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 301 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 302 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 303 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 304 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 305 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 306 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 307 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 308 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 309 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 310 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 311 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 312 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 313 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 314 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 315 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 316 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 317 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 318 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 319 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 320 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 321 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 322 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 323 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 324 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 325 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 326 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 327 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 328 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 329 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 330 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 331 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 332 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 333 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 334 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 335 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 336 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 337 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 338 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 339 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 340 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 341 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 342 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 343 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 344 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 345 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 346 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 347 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 348 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 349 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 350 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 351 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 352 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 353 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 354 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 355 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 356 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 357 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 358 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 359 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 360 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 361 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 362 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 363 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 364 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 365 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 366 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 367 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 368 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 369 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 370 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 371 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 372 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 373 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 374 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 375 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 376 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 377 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 378 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 379 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 380 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 381 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 382 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 383 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 384 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 385 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 386 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 387 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 388 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 389 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 390 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 391 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 392 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 393 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 394 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 395 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 396 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 397 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 398 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 399 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 400 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 401 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 402 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 403 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 404 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 405 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 406 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 407 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 408 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 409 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 410 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 411 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 412 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 413 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 414 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 415 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 416 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 417 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 418 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 419 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 420 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 421 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 422 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 423 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 424 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 425 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 426 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 427 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 428 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 429 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 430 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 431 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 432 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 433 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 434 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 435 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 436 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 437 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 438 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 439 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 440 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 441 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 442 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 443 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 444 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 445 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 446 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 447 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 448 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 449 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 450 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 451 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 452 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 453 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 454 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 455 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 456 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 457 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 458 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 459 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 460 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 461 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 462 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 463 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 464 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 465 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 466 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 467 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 468 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 469 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 470 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 471 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 472 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 473 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 474 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 475 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 476 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 477 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 478 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 479 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 480 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 481 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 482 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 483 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 484 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 485 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 486 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 487 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 488 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 489 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 490 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
Question 491 of 500
Q.1 Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
Answer ✔ (b) Machiavelli
Explanation:
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Question 492 of 500
Q.2 How do we consider a Constitution rigid or flexible?
- Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
- Based upon Constitutional Supremacy
- Based upon Parliamentary Supremacy
- Based upon Judicial Review
Answer ✔ (a) Based upon the provisions made for its amendment
Explanation: On the basis of amendments, a constitution can be classified into the categories of rigid and flexible. A rigid constitution is one that can't be amended easily, i.e., the US Constitution. A flexible constitution is one that can be amended easily, i.e., Britain.
Question 493 of 500
Q.3 Indian constitutional amendment procedure is:
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Rigid as well as Flexible
- None
Answer ✔ (c) Rigid as well as Flexible
Explanation: Indian constitution is more flexible than rigid. For example, most of its provisions can be amended by a two-thirds majority in the parliament. However, in order to amend some of the provisions like the election of the president, powers and functions, the extent of Centre-State relations, etc. apart from two-thirds majority in both houses of the parliament, the bill must be passed by at least half of the total state legislatures.
Question 494 of 500
Q.4 The nature of the Indian Constitution-
- Unitary
- Federal
- Quasi Federal System
- Parliamentary
Answer ✔ (c) Quasi Federal System
Explanation: Indian constitution is federal in form and unitary in spirit. The meaning of the quasi-federal system is both federal and unitary. In Unitary Constitution the supreme governing authority of a state is concentrated in a single place(Central Government). In this constitution, the supreme power is divided between the central and state government, and both governments are independent in their domain.
Question 495 of 500
Q.5 When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Answer ✔ (a) 31st December, 1600
Explanation: On 31 December 1600, the British East India Company received a Royal Charter from the British monarch Elizabeth I to trade with the East Indies. Later, the company colonized the Indian subcontinent.
Question 496 of 500
Q.6 The Charter was issued to the East Indian Company in 1600 by whom?
- King Charles II
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
Answer ✔ (b) Queen Elizabeth I
Explanation: On December 31, 1600, Queen Elizabeth I issued the Royal Charter to the East India Company. The British East India Company established trading facilities on the east and west coasts of India as well as in Bengal as a result of this Charter.
Question 497 of 500
Q.7 For how many years the charter gave the company a monopoly to trade with the east and west coasts of India?
- 10 Years
- 20 Years
- 15 Years
- Indefinite Years
Answer ✔ (c) 15 Years
Explanation: For an initial 15 years, the charter granted the company a monopoly on trade with India's east and west coasts.
Question 498 of 500
Q.8 Which Act abolished the administration system in India?
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
- Government of India Act of 1858
- Charter Act of 1913
- Regulating Act of 1773
Answer ✔ (d) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 abolished the administration system in India. This was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India, as well as the first time the Company's political and administrative functions were recognized.
Question 499 of 500
Q.9 Name of the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Dalhousie
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings, the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal.
Question 500 of 500
Q.10 Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Warren Hastings
- WIlliam Bentick
- Lord Cornwallis
Answer ✔ (c) WIlliam Bentick
Explanation: William Bentick became the first Governor-General of India after the Charter Act of 1833. He was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828 to 1833 and the Governor-General of India from 1833 to 1835.
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