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Prelims 2026

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

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2026 · Q18

Prelims 2026, question 18: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

Consider the following assertion : The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion ? 1. Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates. 2. Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger. 3. Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2024

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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Government of India Act 1935 · All India Federation · Colonial constitution

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2024 · Q62

Prelims 2024, question 62: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2023

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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Charter Act 1833 · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

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2023 · Q50

Prelims 2023, question 50: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?

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Prelims 2022

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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Government of India Act 1919 · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

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2022 · Q51

Prelims 2022, question 51: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Cripps Mission · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
Related topics:
Partition, Independence and Post-Independence Consolidation

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2022 · Q54

Prelims 2022, question 54: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2021

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
Tags:
women voting rights under colonial Acts · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
Related topics:
Socio-Religious Reform Movements

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2021 · Q42

Prelims 2021, question 42: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2019

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Fact recall
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Charter Act 1813 · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
Related topics:
European Arrival, Trade and Colonial Expansion

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2019 · Q4

Prelims 2019, question 4: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813': 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. 2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company. 3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Prelims 2018

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions · Modern History and National Movement
Related topics:
Centre-State Legislative Relations

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2018 · Q38

Prelims 2018, question 38: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the

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Prelims 2017

2 questions
History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions · Modern History and National Movement
Related topics:
Partition, Independence and Post-Independence Consolidation

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2017 · Q26

Prelims 2017, question 26: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions · Modern History and National Movement
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Centre-State Legislative Relations

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2017 · Q62

Prelims 2017, question 62: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to

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Prelims 2016

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions · The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

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2016 · Q64

Prelims 2016, question 64: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions · The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
Related topics:
Quit India, INA and Revolutionary Nationalism · Partition, Independence and Post-Independence Consolidation

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2016 · Q93

Prelims 2016, question 93: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War

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Prelims 2015

2 questions
History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy
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Single choice
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Concept understanding
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Centre-State Administrative and Financial Relations
2015 · Q28

Prelims 2015, question 28: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined

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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Partition, Independence and Post-Independence Consolidation
2015 · Q51

Prelims 2015, question 51: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. 3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2013

2 questions
History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy
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Single choice
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Fact recall
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Civil Disobedience, Round Tables and Poona Pact
2013 · Q39

Prelims 2013, question 39: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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British Administration and Colonial Policies
2013 · Q81

Prelims 2013, question 81: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

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Prelims 2012

3 questions
History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy
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Fact recall
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies
2012 · Q25

Prelims 2012, question 25: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because

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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
2012 · Q27

Prelims 2012, question 27: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Gandhian Satyagrahas and Early Mass Politics
2012 · Q70

Prelims 2012, question 70: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The Rowlatt Act aimed at

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Prelims 2011

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium
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Fact recall
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies
2011 · Q70

Prelims 2011, question 70: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities. 3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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