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

Question : 1

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 : 2

At the time of the establishment of Asiatic Society in Calcutta, who was the Governor-General of Bengal?

a) Lord Cornwallis

b) Lord Warren Hastings

c) Lord Wellesley

d) Lord Bentinck

Question : 3

The right to adopt heir in place of own son was reestablished by

a) Government of India Act of 1858

b) Lord Canning

c) Release of Charter in 1860

d) Queen’s announcement of 1858

Question : 4

Which Governor-General was prosecuted for impeachment?

a) Warren Hastings

b) Lord Clive

c) Lord Cornwallis

d) Lord Wellesley

Question : 5

Who compared Curzon’s administration in India to that of Aurangzeb?

a) B.G. Tilak

b) G.K. Gokhale

c) Dadabhai Naoroji

d) Annie Besant

Question : 6

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