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When did the British come to India as traders?
The British came to India in 1600 as traders in the form of the East India Company.
What significant rights did the East India Company obtain in 1765?
In 1765, the Company obtained the ‘diwani’ (rights over revenue and civil justice) of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
What event led to the British Crown assuming direct responsibility for India in 1858?
The British Crown assumed direct responsibility for the governance of India in 1858 in the wake of the ‘sepoy mutiny’.
When was India granted independence?
India was granted independence on August 15, 1947.
What was formed in 1946 to create the Constitution of India?
A Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 to create the Constitution of India.
What are the two major headings under which the events of British rule are explained?
The events of British rule are explained under two major headings: 1. The Company Rule (1773 – 1858) 2. The Crown Rule (1858 – 1947).
What was the significance of the Regulating Act of 1773?
The Regulating Act of 1773 was significant as it was the first step taken by the British Government to control the East India Company and recognized its political and administrative functions.
What did the Amending Act of 1781 exempt?
The Amending Act of 1781 exempted the Governor-General and Council from the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court for acts done in their official capacity.
What did Pitt’s India Act of 1784 establish?
Pitt’s India Act of 1784 established a system of double government, distinguishing between the commercial and political functions of the Company.
What powers did the Act of 1786 grant to Lord Cornwallis?
The Act of 1786 granted Lord Cornwallis the power to override the decision of his council in special cases and made him the Commander-in-Chief.
What was a key feature of the Charter Act of 1813?
The Charter Act of 1813 abolished the trade monopoly of the Company in India, allowing all British merchants to trade.
What did the Charter Act of 1833 achieve?
The Charter Act of 1833 made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India, centralizing authority over British India.
What was the significance of the Charter Act of 1853?
The Charter Act of 1853 separated the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council and introduced local representation.
What did the Government of India Act of 1858 do?
The Government of India Act of 1858 abolished the East India Company and transferred powers of government to the British Crown.
What was the purpose of the Indian Councils Act of 1861?
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 aimed to associate Indians with the law-making process and initiated decentralization.
What did the Indian Councils Act of 1892 increase?
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 increased the number of additional non-official members in the Central and provincial legislative councils.
What is the Indian Councils Act of 1909 also known as?
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms.
What was the Government of India Act of 1919 also known as?
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
Montagu was the Secretary of State for India and Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India.
What was the increase in the number of members in the Central legislative council under the Government of India Act of 1919?
The number of members was raised from 16 to 60.
What was the official majority status in the Central legislative council after the Government of India Act of 1919?
It retained official majority in the Central legislative council.
What new function was allowed for members of the legislative councils under the Government of India Act of 1919?
Members were allowed to ask supplementary questions and move resolutions on the budget.
Who was the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s executive council?
Satyendra Prasad Sinha became the first Indian to join as the Law Member.
What system of representation was introduced for Muslims under the Government of India Act of 1919?
It introduced a system of communal representation by accepting the concept of ‘separate electorate’.
What was the purpose of the Simon Commission announced in November 1927?
To report on the condition of India under its new Constitution.
