Q1. The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in the year
(a) 1905
(b) 1911
(c) 1912
(d) 1916
(UPSC Prelims 1983)
Answer: (b) 1911
Explanation: The capital of India was officially shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, during the Delhi Durbar held to commemorate the coronation of King George V. This move was made to place the capital in a more central location.
Q2. Who can be called the father of local self-government in India?
(a) Lord Rippon
(b) Lord Minto
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Dufferin
(UPSC Prelims 1983)
Answer: (a) Lord Rippon
Explanation: Lord Rippon is regarded as the father of local self-government in India for introducing municipal reforms in 1882, which laid the foundation for democratic decentralization and grassroots governance.
3. Match the following:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| I. Lord Dalhousie | A. Prohibition of Sati |
| II. Lord William Bentinck | B. Local Self-Government |
| III. Lord Rippon | C. Division of Bengal |
| IV. Lord Curzon | D. Doctrine of Lapse |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| I | II | III | IV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | D | A | B | C |
| (b) | D | B | A | C |
| (c) | A | B | C | D |
| (d) | C | A | B | D |
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse. Lord William Bentinck is known for the Prohibition of Sati. Lord Rippon promoted Local Self-Government. Lord Curzon was responsible for the Division of Bengal.
These measures highlight the major administrative reforms and policies associated with each Governor-General during British rule in India.