Which Governor-General is associated with the Doctrine of Lapse? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The permanent settlement system of land revenue was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 primarily in which provinces?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Permanent Settlement (Zamindari System) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 in Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and northern districts of Madras.
The Permanent Settlement (Zamindari System) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 in Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and northern districts of Madras.
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The Government of India Act, 1919, introduced the principle of:
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Government of India Act, 1919, introduced the principle of dyarchy in the provinces, where certain subjects ('transferred' subjects) were placed under Indian ministers, while others ('reserved' subjects) remained under the Governor's control.
The Government of India Act, 1919, introduced the principle of dyarchy in the provinces, where certain subjects ('transferred' subjects) were placed under Indian ministers, while others ('reserved' subjects) remained under the Governor's control.
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The 'Post Office Act' was passed in India during which Viceroy's tenure?
Correct Answer: Option B
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A modern postal system was introduced in India in 1854 by Lord Dalhousie, and the Post Office Act was enacted to regulate the service.
A modern postal system was introduced in India in 1854 by Lord Dalhousie, and the Post Office Act was enacted to regulate the service.
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