100 Best MCQs on History of Indian Polity
Historical Background of Indian Polity MCQs
Q1). Who among the following is known as ‘Father of Local Self Government’ ?
a).J.L. Nehru
b).Lord Mayo
c).L.M. Singhvi
d).Lord Ripon
Correct Answer:
Lord Ripon
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Q2). The Cabinet Mission plan provided for safeguards for
a).Muslim minority only
b).Muslims and Sikhs
c).Sikhs only
d).Muslims and Harijans
Correct Answer:
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Q3). Which of the following Acts introduced communal electorate in India ?
a).Indian Council Act, 1861
b).Indian Council Act, 1892
c).Indian Council Act, 1909
d).Government of India Act, 1935
Correct Answer:
Indian Council Act, 1909
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Q4). The first Governor General of India was
a).Lord Clive
b).Lord Canning
c).Lord William Bentinck
d).Lord Lytton
Correct Answer:
Lord William Bentinck
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Q5). Who presided over the first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly ?
a).Dr. Rajendra Prasad
b).Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c).H.V. Kamath
d).Sachchidananda Sinha
Correct Answer:
Sachchidananda Sinha
Explaination:
Q6). The Cabinet Mission Plan for India envisaged
a).Union of States
b).Federation
c).Unitary form of Government
d).Confederation
Correct Answer:
Union of States
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Q7). Dyarchy was first introduced under
a).Government of India Act, 1935
b).Simon Commission Plan
c).Pitt’s India Act, 1784
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
None of these
Explaination:
Q8). How many members were initially there in the Constituent Assembly of India ?
a).300
b).304
c).308
d).310
Correct Answer:
300
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