Political Science Mcqs
For the first time a provision for the spread of education in India was made under:

A. Charter act of 1793
B. Charter act of 1813
C. Charter act 1833
D. Charter act of 1853

Which one of the following is not true about Charter Act of 1813?

A. It was to keep a fix sum apart for meeting eventualities
B. Board’s power of superintendence remained underfined
C. It permitted coming of christian missionaries to india
D. It abolished company’s trade monopoly in india

Under the Act of 1786 the Governor General:

A. Was not to consult his council
B. Was not empowered to veto its decisions
C. Was bound to consult council and accept its advice
D. Was expected to consult his council but not obliged to accept its advice

Which one of the following is not true of Charter Act of 1793?

A. Promotion of the civil servants was not to be based on seniority
B. Privileges of the company were extended
C. Members of board of control were made paid
D. Each presidency was to have a governor

Which one of the following is not a valid criticism against Pitt’s India Act?

A. Board of control’s effective control was remote
B. It resulted in weak administration
C. Directors of company remained still unpaid
D. It loaded board of control with heavy responsibilities

Which of the following is not true about Board of Control set up under Pitt’s India Act?

A. Secretary of state was its ex-officio member
B. It was vested with the power of making appointments
C. It was denied access to any of company papers
D. Directors of the company were bound to accept their orders