Constitutional Development

What is the subject matter of Constitutional Development?

 Constitutional Development.

Why is Constitutional Development important for Judiciary examinations?

 It forms the foundation of the Indian constitutional and administrative system.

Which was the first constitutional law enacted by the British Parliament for India?

 Regulating Act, 1773.

Which Act served as the basis for the Government of India Act, 1935?

 Government of India Act, 1935.

What is the subject matter of the Regulating Act, 1773?

 Regulating Act, 1773.

In which year was the Regulating Act passed?

 1773.

Why was the Regulating Act, 1773 enacted?

 To regulate the affairs of the East India Company.

Who became the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act?

 Warren Hastings.

Which court was established under the Regulating Act, 1773?

 Supreme Court at Calcutta.

In which year was the Supreme Court at Calcutta established?

 1774.

What is the subject matter of Pitt's India Act, 1784?

 Pitt's India Act, 1784.

In which year was Pitt's India Act passed?

 1784.

What was the main objective of Pitt's India Act?

 To establish dual control over Indian administration.

Which body was created under Pitt's India Act?

 Board of Control.

Which body continued to manage commercial affairs under Pitt's India Act?

 Court of Directors.

What is the subject matter of the Charter Act, 1793?

 Charter Act, 1793.

In which year was the Charter Act, 1793 passed?

 1793.

For how many years was the East India Company's Charter renewed under the Charter Act, 1793?

 Twenty years.

Did the Charter Act, 1793 end the Company's trade monopoly?

 No.

What is the subject matter of the Charter Act, 1813?

 Charter Act, 1813.

In which year was the Charter Act, 1813 passed?

 1813.

Which monopoly of the East India Company was abolished under the Charter Act, 1813?

 Trade monopoly in India (except tea and trade with China).

Which sector received state support under the Charter Act, 1813?

 Education.

Who was permitted to enter India under the Charter Act, 1813?

 Christian missionaries.

What is the subject matter of the Charter Act, 1833?

 Charter Act, 1833.

In which year was the Charter Act, 1833 passed?

 1833.

Who became the first Governor-General of India under the Charter Act, 1833?

 Lord William Bentinck.

What commercial change was introduced by the Charter Act, 1833?

 The East India Company's commercial functions were abolished.

Which office was created under the Charter Act, 1833?

 Law Member in the Governor-General's Council.

What is the subject matter of the Charter Act, 1853?

 Charter Act, 1853.

In which year was the Charter Act, 1853 passed?

 1853.

Which system for civil services was introduced after the Charter Act, 1853?

 Competitive examination.

Did the Charter Act, 1853 renew the Company's Charter for a fixed period?

 No.

What is the subject matter of the Government of India Act, 1858?

 Government of India Act, 1858.

In which year was the Government of India Act passed?

 1858.

Why was the Government of India Act, 1858 enacted?

 After the Revolt of 1857.

Who took over the administration of India under the Government of India Act, 1858?

 The British Crown.

Which office was created under the Government of India Act, 1858?

 Secretary of State for India.

What title replaced the Governor-General's executive role after 1858?

 Viceroy of India.

What is the subject matter of the Indian Councils Act, 1861?

 Indian Councils Act, 1861.

In which year was the Indian Councils Act, 1861 passed?

 1861.

What important feature was introduced by the Indian Councils Act, 1861?

 Nomination of Indians to legislative councils.

Which system was introduced by the Indian Councils Act, 1861?

 Portfolio System.

What is the subject matter of the Indian Councils Act, 1892?

 Indian Councils Act, 1892.

In which year was the Indian Councils Act, 1892 passed?

 1892.

What legislative right was expanded under the Indian Councils Act, 1892?

 Members could discuss the budget.

Did the Indian Councils Act, 1892 introduce direct elections?

 No.

What is the subject matter of the Indian Councils Act, 1909?

 Indian Councils Act, 1909.

By what other name is the Indian Councils Act, 1909 known?

 Morley-Minto Reforms.

What significant electoral provision was introduced by the Indian Councils Act, 1909?

 Separate electorates for Muslims.

Who were associated with the Morley-Minto Reforms?

 Lord Morley and Lord Minto.

What is the subject matter of the Government of India Act, 1919?

 Government of India Act, 1919.

By what other name is the Government of India Act, 1919 known?

 Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.

Which system was introduced in the provinces under the Government of India Act, 1919?

 Dyarchy.

What was the main objective of the Government of India Act, 1919?

 Gradual introduction of responsible government.

What is the subject matter of the Government of India Act, 1935?

 Government of India Act, 1935.

In which year was the Government of India Act passed?

 1935.

Which federal feature was proposed under the Government of India Act, 1935?

 All-India Federation.

Which system was abolished under the Government of India Act, 1935?

 Provincial Dyarchy.

Which important constitutional feature was introduced in the provinces?

 Provincial Autonomy.

Which Act became the principal basis of the Constitution of India?

 Government of India Act, 1935.

What is the subject matter of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?

 Indian Independence Act, 1947.

In which year was the Indian Independence Act passed?

 1947.

On which date did the Indian Independence Act come into effect?

 15 August 1947.

Which two independent Dominions were created under the Indian Independence Act?

 India and Pakistan.

Which Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act?

 British Parliament.

What happened to British sovereignty over India under the Indian Independence Act?

 It came to an end.