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Top Modern History Quiz by Online Classes for SSC CGL
We are back again with another set of objective questions based on General Studies. By now you must be aware that every quiz in this series is dedicated to one subject alone and you are expected to revise that part of the subject, before attempting the quiz.
Based on modern history, this quiz has been created by our experts who are renowned for offering the Best Online SSC Coaching Classes in the country. Since this quiz deals with the origin and evolution of the constitution, preamble, states and union territories of India, it means you should revise till Article 4 of the Indian Constitution along with its history, before digging into the questions that have been asked here.
Do that and then enjoy it.
Question 1. The original Indian Constitution had –
A. 22 parts and 8 schedules
B. 24 parts and 12 schedules
C. 26 parts and 10 schedules
D. There was no part and schedule in the original constitution
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
The original Indian Constitution had 22 parts, 395 articles and 8 schedules. At present, our constitution has 448 articles, 25 parts and 12 schedules.
Question 2. The Regulating Act 1773 was based on a report by a committee headed by whom?
A. Lord North
B. Lord Northbrook
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Harry
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
The Regulating Act 1773 was based on the report of a committee headed by the British Prime Minister at that time, Lord North. Under this act, the governance of the British East India Company was brought under the direct control of the British Parliament.
Question 3. The Supreme Court was established in which year in Calcutta?
A. 1774
B. 1785
C. 1775
D. 1773
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
A Supreme Court was set up in Calcutta as per the provisions of the Regulating Act 1773. Sir IlijaImpay was made the Chief Justice of the said Supreme Court. However, the problem arose with the administrative supremacy of the Governor and the Supreme Court.
Question 4. Which among the following divided the political responsibilities and the commerce related issues of the company?
A. Pitts India Act 1784
B. Regulating Act 1773
C. Charter Act 1793
D. Indian Councils Act 1812
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
The Pitts India Act 1784 was brought in order to improve upon the provisions of the Regulating Act 1773 in order to bring about better disciplines in the system of administration of the East India Company. In this regard, the political work and the trade and commerce issues were separated from each other. Separate councils were set up in order to cater to these categories.
Question 5. Which among the following brought the monopoly of East India Company in trade to an end?
A. Charter Act 1813
B. Charter Act 1793
C. Charter Act 1833
D. Charter Act 1853
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
In the Charter Act of 1813, the trade monopoly of the East India Company was brought to an end. The powers of the three presidencies namely Calcutta, Bombay and Madras were increased. Another important decision in this act is that the Christian Missionaries were allowed to propagate their religion in India.
Question 6. Which among the following changed the name of the Governor General’s Council to ‘Indian Council’?
A. Charter Act 1853
B. Charter Act 1833
C. Charter Act 1813
D. Charter Act 1793
Solution: Option B
Explanation:
In the Charter Act 1833, it was decided that the Governor of Bengal will be made the Governor of India. Also, the governor general and his council were given vast powers under this act. Lord William Bentinck became the first-ever Governor General of India, as per this act.
Question 7. Which among the following introduced the system of recruitment of the officials of the company through competitive examinations?
A. Charter Act 1853
B. Charter Act 1833
C. Charter Act 1813
D. Charter Act 1793
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
Charter Act 1853 was the last of the charter acts since after this in 1858, the Government of India Act was passed and the administration of India was put directly under the control of the British Parliament. In this, the legislative and the administrative functions were divided for the council of the governor general and also a competitive examination was introduced in order to recruit employees for the East India Company.
Question 8. The introduction of the post of Secretary of State was introduced in which among the following?
A. Government of India Act 1858
B. Charter Act 1853
C. Indian Councils Act 1892
D. Indian Councils Act 1861
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1858 came into being after doing away with the rule of the East India Company in India. The administration of the company was brought under the direct control of the British Parliament. The administration of the country was put under the Secretary of State who was to report directly to the Parliament.
Question 9. Which among the following introduced the system of elections in the Legislative Council in India?
A. Indian Councils Act 1861
B. Indian Councils Act 1892
C. Indian Councils Act 1909
D. Government of India Act 1919
Solution: Option C
Explanation:
In the Indian Councils Act 1909, the number of additional members in the legislative council was increased and also the provincial councils were also enlarged. Election system was also introduced in the Legislative Council at the centre though the official majority was maintained. However in the provincial councils the official majority was not maintained.
Question 10. Which among the following introduced the system of transferred subjects and reserved subjects in the Indian administration?
A. Government of India Act 1919
B. Government of India Act 1935
C. Indian Councils Act 1909
D. Indian Councils Act 1892
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
In the Government of India Act 1919, the subjects of the administration were divided into central and provincial subjects. Provincial subjects were further categorized into reserved subjects and transferred subjects. For the transferred subjects, the administration was by the Governor along with the Ministers whereas for the reserved subjects, the governor and the executive council were only responsible.
Question 11. The idea of federation was introduced in which among the following for the first time?
A. Government of India Act 1935
B. Government of India Act 1919
C. Government of India Act 1909
D. None of the above
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
In the Government of India Act, 1935, the idea of a federation was first introduced for India with the states but it never came into being. Apart from this, the act also divided the legislative powers between the centre and the provinces.
Question 12. Who among the following was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission that came to India in 1946?
A. Lord Pethick Lawrence
B. Sir Stafford Cripps
C. AV Alexander
D. John Simon
Solution: Option D
Explanation:
In 1946, a Cabinet Mission was sent to India consisting of three members – Sir Stafford Cripps, Pethick Lawrence and AC Alexander. The main objective of the mission was to help India achieve independence and to form a constituent assembly for the country.
Question 13. Which among the following was NOT headed by Pt. JawaharLal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly in India?
A. Finance and Staff Committee
B. Union Constitution Committee
C. Union Powers Committee
D. Steering Committee
Solution: Option D
Explanation:
The committees headed by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru were:
• Finance and Staff Committee
• Ad hoc Committee on National Flag
• Union Constitution Committee
• Union Powers Committee
The Steering Committee was headed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Question 14. Who among the following headed the Order of Business Committee in the Constituent Assembly of the country?
A. B Pattabhi Sitaramayya
B. KM Munshi
C. Dr BR Ambedkar
D. Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
Solution: Option B
Explanation:
• B PattabhiSitaramayya – House Committee
• KM Munshi – Order of Business Committee
• Dr BR Ambedkar – Drafting Committee
• Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar – Credential Committee
Question 15. Who among the following introduced the Objective Resolution Motion in the Constituent Assembly?
A. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. Dr Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr B R Ambedkar
D. None of the above
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
The Objective Resolution was moved in the first session of the Constituent Assembly on 13th December, 1946 by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and this later became the preamble of the constitution. The preamble was adopted on January 22, 1947 in the Constituent Assembly.
Question 16. The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) was taken from the constitution of which among the following countries?
A. United Kingdom
B. Australia
C. USA
D. South Africa
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
The UK Constitution had the biggest influence on the Indian Constitution. The features that were adopted in the Indian Constitution from the British Constitution were:
• Law making procedures
• Rule of Law
• Single Citizenship
• Bi-Cameral Parliamentary system
• Office of CAG
Question 17. The Constitution of India came into effect on –
A. November 26, 1949
B. January 26, 1950
C. January 22, 1949
D. November 26, 1947
Solution: Option B
Explanation:
The final reading of the Constitutional draft was carried out on November 26, 1949 and the signature of the President was also appended on this date. However, the whole constitution came into force on January 26, 1950 and it is also known as the date of commencement for the Indian Constitution.
Question 18. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended how many times?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. Never
Solution: Option A
Explanation:
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended only once and that was in 1976 in the 42nd Amendment Act. It added the words ‘socialist, secular and integrity’ to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
Question 19. Which among the following deals with the formation of a new state in the country?
A. Article 2
B. Article 3
C. Article 4
D. Article 1
Solution: Option B
Explanation:
Article 1 is regarding the formation of the country whereas Article 3 is about the rule of formation of a new state by altering boundaries of the existing states in the country. Article 2 is about admitting new States.
Question 20. The recommendation of the State Government in reorganization of a state is –
A. Final and binding on the President
B. Not final and binding on the Parliament
C. Binding on the Parliament but not on the President
D. No recommendation is required from the states
Solution: Option B
Explanation:
A bill seeking to create a new state or reorganizing the boundaries of existing states can be introduced after recommendation from the President. It can be introduced in either House of the Parliament and after that, the state government is also asked to give the recommendations though that is not binding on the Parliament.
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