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
Which of the following is not true about Charter Act of 1813? Read More »
A.Charter Act of 1793
B.Charter Act of 1813
C.Charter Act 1833
D.Charter Act of 1853
E.Government of India Act, 1858
For the first time a provision for the spread of education in India was made under: Read More »
A.1786
B.1793
C.1810
D.1833
E.1853
British Missionaries were permitted to under the Act of: Read More »
A.1773
B.1781
C.1786
D.1793
E.1813
Trade in India was thrown open to all the Act of: Read More »
A.10 years
B.15 years
C.20 years
D.25 years
E.30 years
Under Charter Act, 1793 privileges of East India Company were extended by: Read More »
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
E.Governor-General could override the decisions of its council
Which of the following is not true of Charter Act of 1793? Read More »
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
E.Could abolish his council
Under the Act of 1786 the Governor General: Read More »
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
E.None of the above
Which of the following is not a valid criticism against Pitt’s India Act? Read More »
A.It could send secret letters to Court of Directors
B.It could not send secret letters to the Court of Directors
C.Chancellor of exchequer was its ex-officio member
D.Its maximum strength was fixed at six
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
E.It was to ensure prompt disposal of papers
