Historical Background Flashcards
(25 cards)
What was the primary purpose of the British East India Company in India?
To trade and expand British economic interests in the region.
True or False: The British Raj began in 1858.
True
Fill in the blank: The Government of India Act 1919 introduced the system of _____ in the provinces.
Dyarchy
What was the significance of the Government of India Act 1935?
It was the last major act of British Parliament regarding India and aimed to provide a degree of self-governance.
Which act abolished the British East India Company’s rule?
The Government of India Act 1858
What was the main feature of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
The introduction of limited self-governance in India.
Name one major outcome of the Indian Independence Act 1947.
The division of British India into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan.
True or False: The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950.
True
What was the role of the Simon Commission?
To review the Government of India Act 1919 and recommend further constitutional reforms.
Fill in the blank: The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was enacted to _____.
Suppress revolutionary activities.
Which event led to significant changes in British policy towards India in 1919?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
What did the Cripps Mission propose in 1942?
To offer India self-governance in exchange for support in World War II.
What is the significance of the Government of India Act 1935 in relation to federalism?
It provided for a federal structure in India.
True or False: The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885.
True
What was the primary aim of the Quit India Movement of 1942?
To demand an end to British rule in India.
Fill in the blank: The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in _____ year.
1947
What was one of the key features of the Government of India Act 1919?
It allowed for the election of some members to the legislative councils.
Which group was primarily involved in the drafting of the Indian Constitution?
The Constituent Assembly of India.
What was the primary focus of the Government of India Act 1935?
To increase Indian participation in governance.
True or False: The Montagu-Chelmsford Report was published in 1918.
True
What was the outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s?
They aimed to discuss constitutional reforms in India but resulted in limited agreements.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Dyarchy’ refers to a system of government in which two _____ share power.
levels of government
What did the Government of India Act 1909 introduce?
The system of separate electorates for Muslims.
Which act is often referred to as the ‘last nail in the coffin’ of British rule in India?
The Indian Independence Act 1947.
