British Raj – Viceroys of India (1858-1947)

1. Who is credited with introducing the portfolio system in India?

  1. Lord Ripon
  2. Lord Curzon
  3. Lord Canning
  4. Lord Wellesley
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Answer: Option C. Lord Canning

2. Which Viceroy passed the Indian Coinage and Paper Currency Act of 1899?

  1. Lord Curzon
  2. Lord Elgin
  3. Lord Ripon
  4. Lord Hardinge
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Answer: Option A. Lord Curzon

3. Which Governor-General followed a spirited “Forward” Policy toward Afghanistan?

  1. Lord Lytton
  2. Lord Auckland
  3. Lord Hastings
  4. Lord Mayo
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Answer: Option A. Lord Lytton

4. Who was the only Viceroy of India to be assassinated while in office?

  1. Lord Curzon
  2. Lord Lytton
  3. Lord Ripon
  4. Lord Mayo
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Answer: Option D. Lord Mayo

5. The Simon Commission visited India during the tenure of which Viceroy?

  1. Lord Reading
  2. Lord Irwin
  3. Lord Chelmsford
  4. Lord Willingdon
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Answer: Option B. Lord Irwin