Modern India 2023 Flashcards
(26 cards)
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
(d) The Charter Act of 1833
What significant event in Great Britain influenced the Charter Act of 1833?
The Industrial Revolution
What is another name for the Charter Act of 1833?
Saint Helena Act 1833
What major change did the Charter Act of 1833 bring to the control of Saint Helena?
Control was transferred from the East India Company to the Crown
How long was the charter of the East India Company renewed by the Charter Act of 1833?
20 years
Which trade monopoly did the East India Company lose as a result of the Charter Act of 1833?
Monopoly over trade except for tea and trade with China
What new title was given to the Governor General of Bengal under the Charter Act of 1833?
Governor-General of India
What powers were given to the Governor-General of India under the Charter Act of 1833?
Exclusive legislative powers and civil and military powers
Which body was created for the first time by the Charter Act of 1833?
The Government of India
Who was the first Governor-General of India?
Lord William Bentick
What was the maximum number of members in the Governor General’s council after the Charter Act of 1833?
4 members
What was the primary role of the East India Company after the Charter Act of 1833?
An administrative body
What was the purpose of the Indian Law Commission established in 1833?
To codify all kinds of law in India
What did the Charter Act of 1833 do to the existing slavery in India?
Provided for the mitigation of slavery
What was the significance of the Charter Act of 1833 in Indian history?
It consolidated and centralized the administration of India
Which movement was launched on 7th August 1905?
The Swadeshi Movement
On which day is National Handloom Day celebrated?
7th August
What was the primary aim of the Swadeshi Movement?
To encourage indigenous industries and particularly handloom weavers
Who led the Swadeshi Movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
What were the major protests against during the Swadeshi Movement?
The partition of Bengal
What slogan did Tilak give during the Swadeshi Movement?
Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it
Which Indian National Congress session declared self-government as its goal?
The 1906 Congress Session held at Calcutta
What was the impact of the Swadeshi Movement on foreign imports?
Significant decline in foreign imports during 1905-1908
What educational initiative was established inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s Shantiniketan?
The National Council of Education
