UPSC Static Quiz – History : 24 March 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 24 March 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The Indian National Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution for the abolition of landlordism during a) Advent of Civil Disobedience Movement b) Karachi Session, 1931 c) In 1945, based on a resolution by the Congress Working Committee d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) In 1945, the Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution for the abolition of landlordism and the granting of land to the tiller. This was also the time for the consolidation of the Indian capitalist class within the national movement. Incorrect Solution: c) In 1945, the Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution for the abolition of landlordism and the granting of land to the tiller. This was also the time for the consolidation of the Indian capitalist class within the national movement.

#### 1. Question

The Indian National Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution for the abolition of landlordism during

• a) Advent of Civil Disobedience Movement

• b) Karachi Session, 1931

• c) In 1945, based on a resolution by the Congress Working Committee

• d) None of the above

Solution: c)

In 1945, the Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution for the abolition of landlordism and the granting of land to the tiller.

This was also the time for the consolidation of the Indian capitalist class within the national movement.

Solution: c)

In 1945, the Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution for the abolition of landlordism and the granting of land to the tiller.

This was also the time for the consolidation of the Indian capitalist class within the national movement.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The General Services Establishment Act was one of the main causes for the Uprising of 1857. The Act a) Mandated a solider to be recruited from every peasant family in the villages b) Provided for a salary cut for the sepoys and increased the taxes on the Indian peasants c) Provided special status to the European recruits and downgraded the position of Indian sepoys d) Required every Indian soldier to go overseas for deployment if required. Correct Solution: d) The General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 was introduced by Charles Canning in 1856. It required every Indian soldier to go overseas for deployment if required. It was one of the main causes for the Uprising of 1857, as it was a taboo for Brahmins in those days to cross the seas, it was known as Samudrolanghana or Sagarollanghana. Incorrect Solution: d) The General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 was introduced by Charles Canning in 1856. It required every Indian soldier to go overseas for deployment if required. It was one of the main causes for the Uprising of 1857, as it was a taboo for Brahmins in those days to cross the seas, it was known as Samudrolanghana or Sagarollanghana.

#### 2. Question

The General Services Establishment Act was one of the main causes for the Uprising of 1857. The Act

• a) Mandated a solider to be recruited from every peasant family in the villages

• b) Provided for a salary cut for the sepoys and increased the taxes on the Indian peasants

• c) Provided special status to the European recruits and downgraded the position of Indian sepoys

• d) Required every Indian soldier to go overseas for deployment if required.

Solution: d)

The General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 was introduced by Charles Canning in 1856. It required every Indian soldier to go overseas for deployment if required. It was one of the main causes for the Uprising of 1857, as it was a taboo for Brahmins in those days to cross the seas, it was known as Samudrolanghana or Sagarollanghana.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act 1858. It changed the entire structure of government in India prevailing earlier. It abolished the East India Company Rule in India. As per the Act, Indian Government was to be supervised and controlled in England. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. This significant Act was enacted in the wake of the Revolt of 1857. The act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, abolished the East India Company rule, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown. Features of the Act It provided that India henceforth was to be governed by, and in the name of, Her Majesty. It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. He (viceroy) was the direct representative of the British Crown in India. Lord Canning thus became the first Viceroy of India. It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors. It created a new office, Secretary of State for India, vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration. The secretary of state was a member of the British cabinet and was responsible ultimately to the British Parliament. It established a 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India. The council was an advisory body. The secretary of state was made the chairman of the council. It constituted the secretary of state-in-council as a body corporate, capable of suing and being sued in India and in England. The Act of 1858 was, however, largely confined to the improvement of the administrative machinery by which the Indian Government was to be supervised and controlled in England. It did not alter in any substantial way the system of government that prevailed in India. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. This significant Act was enacted in the wake of the Revolt of 1857. The act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, abolished the East India Company rule, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown. Features of the Act It provided that India henceforth was to be governed by, and in the name of, Her Majesty. It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. He (viceroy) was the direct representative of the British Crown in India. Lord Canning thus became the first Viceroy of India. It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors. It created a new office, Secretary of State for India, vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration. The secretary of state was a member of the British cabinet and was responsible ultimately to the British Parliament. It established a 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India. The council was an advisory body. The secretary of state was made the chairman of the council. It constituted the secretary of state-in-council as a body corporate, capable of suing and being sued in India and in England. The Act of 1858 was, however, largely confined to the improvement of the administrative machinery by which the Indian Government was to be supervised and controlled in England. It did not alter in any substantial way the system of government that prevailed in India.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act 1858.

• It changed the entire structure of government in India prevailing earlier.

• It abolished the East India Company Rule in India.

• As per the Act, Indian Government was to be supervised and controlled in England.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

This significant Act was enacted in the wake of the Revolt of 1857. The act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, abolished the East India Company rule, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown.

Features of the Act

• It provided that India henceforth was to be governed by, and in the name of, Her Majesty. It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. He (viceroy) was the direct representative of the British Crown in India. Lord Canning thus became the first Viceroy of India.

• It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors.

• It created a new office, Secretary of State for India, vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration. The secretary of state was a member of the British cabinet and was responsible ultimately to the British Parliament.

• It established a 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India. The council was an advisory body. The secretary of state was made the chairman of the council.

• It constituted the secretary of state-in-council as a body corporate, capable of suing and being sued in India and in England.

The Act of 1858 was, however, largely confined to the improvement of the administrative machinery by which the Indian Government was to be supervised and controlled in England. It did not alter in any substantial way the system of government that prevailed in India.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Features of the Act

• It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors.

• It established a 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India. The council was an advisory body. The secretary of state was made the chairman of the council.

• It constituted the secretary of state-in-council as a body corporate, capable of suing and being sued in India and in England.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Deccan Riots. The main motive of riots was to destroy the account books of the moneylender. Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not be arrested and imprisoned if they were unable to pay their debts. The movement got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) In May and June 1875, peasants of Maharashtra in some parts of Pune and Ahmednagar districts revolted against increasing agrarian distress. The Deccan Riots of 1875 targeted conditions of debt peonage (kamiuti) to moneylenders. The rioters’ specific purpose was to obtain and destroy the bonds, decrees, and other documents in the possession of the moneylenders. The movement also got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha co-founded by M G Ranade. It took several months for the police to restore order in the countryside. The Bombay government initially dismissed the uprising as trivial. However, the Government of India pressurised Bombay to enquire into the matter. Accordingly, the Deccan Riots Commission was set up which presented a report to the British Parliament in 1878. In 1879, the Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not be arrested and imprisoned if they were unable to pay their debts. Incorrect Solution: c) In May and June 1875, peasants of Maharashtra in some parts of Pune and Ahmednagar districts revolted against increasing agrarian distress. The Deccan Riots of 1875 targeted conditions of debt peonage (kamiuti) to moneylenders. The rioters’ specific purpose was to obtain and destroy the bonds, decrees, and other documents in the possession of the moneylenders. The movement also got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha co-founded by M G Ranade. It took several months for the police to restore order in the countryside. The Bombay government initially dismissed the uprising as trivial. However, the Government of India pressurised Bombay to enquire into the matter. Accordingly, the Deccan Riots Commission was set up which presented a report to the British Parliament in 1878. In 1879, the Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not be arrested and imprisoned if they were unable to pay their debts.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Deccan Riots.

• The main motive of riots was to destroy the account books of the moneylender.

• Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not be arrested and imprisoned if they were unable to pay their debts.

• The movement got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

In May and June 1875, peasants of Maharashtra in some parts of Pune and Ahmednagar districts revolted against increasing agrarian distress. The Deccan Riots of 1875 targeted conditions of debt peonage (kamiuti) to moneylenders. The rioters’ specific purpose was to obtain and destroy the bonds, decrees, and other documents in the possession of the moneylenders.

The movement also got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha co-founded by M G Ranade.

It took several months for the police to restore order in the countryside. The Bombay government initially dismissed the uprising as trivial. However, the Government of India pressurised Bombay to enquire into the matter.

Accordingly, the Deccan Riots Commission was set up which presented a report to the British Parliament in 1878. In 1879, the Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not be arrested and imprisoned if they were unable to pay their debts.

Solution: c)

The movement also got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha co-founded by M G Ranade.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following Acts provided for the right to ask questions and discuss the budget. a) Indian Councils Act, 1861 b) Charter Act, 1833 c) Charter Act, 1813 d) Indian Councils Act, 1892 Correct Solution: d) Features of the Act of 1892 It increased the number of additional (non-official) members in the Central and provincial legislative councils, but maintained the official majority in them. It increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of discussing the budget and addressing questions to the executive. Incorrect Solution: d) Features of the Act of 1892 It increased the number of additional (non-official) members in the Central and provincial legislative councils, but maintained the official majority in them. It increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of discussing the budget and addressing questions to the executive.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following Acts provided for the right to ask questions and discuss the budget.

• a) Indian Councils Act, 1861

• b) Charter Act, 1833

• c) Charter Act, 1813

• d) Indian Councils Act, 1892

Solution: d)

Features of the Act of 1892

• It increased the number of additional (non-official) members in the Central and provincial legislative councils, but maintained the official majority in them.

• It increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of discussing the budget and addressing questions to the executive.

Solution: d)

Features of the Act of 1892

• It increased the number of additional (non-official) members in the Central and provincial legislative councils, but maintained the official majority in them.

• It increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of discussing the budget and addressing questions to the executive.

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