governor, governor general and viceroy of india MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which Governor-General was prosecuted for impeachment?

a) Warren Hastings

b) Lord Clive

c) Lord Cornwallis

d) Lord Wellesley

Question : 2

Who among the following Governor-Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?

a) Warren Hastings

b) Wellesley

c) Cornwallis

d) William Bentinck

Question : 3

The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

a) Imposition of certain restriction to carry by the Indians

b) Imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian language

c) Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian Magistrates about the trial of the Europeans

d) Removal of duty on imported cotton cloth

Question : 4

The main aim of East India Company to make subsidiary alliance in Rajput states was

a) Receiving military support against enemies

b) Protecting these states from Maratha-Pindari invasion

c) To receive funds in the form of Khiraj

d) To establish the sovereignty of the British

Question : 5

The last major extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of

a) Dufferin

b) Dalhousie

c) Lytton

d) Curzon

Question : 6

Local Self-Government institutions in India were strengthened in 1882 by

a) George Barlow

b) Lord Rippon

c) Lord Curzon

d) Lord Lytton