The 'Federal Court of India' was upgraded to the Supreme Court of India in 1950. Which judge became the first Chief Justice of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Federal Court of India' was upgraded to the Supreme Court of India in 1950. Which judge became the first Chief Justice of India?
A. Harilal J. Kania
B. B. K. Mukherjea
C. S. Varadachariar
D. M. Patanjali Sastri
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Justice H. J. Kania, who was the Chief Justice of the Federal Court, became the first Chief Justice of India.

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Question #1
The famous 'August Declaration' of 1917, which promised gradual development of self-governing institutions in India, was made by which Secretary of State?
A. Lord Morley
B. Edwin Montagu
C. Lord Birkenhead
D. Sir Stafford Cripps

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, issued the August Declaration in 1917, stating that British policy aimed at the gradual development of self-governing institutions.

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Question #2
The 'Kakori Conspiracy' occurred in:
A. 1925
B. 1926
C. 1927
D. 1928

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Kakori Conspiracy occurred on August 9, 1925, when members of the Hindustan Republican Association robbed a train near Kakori in Uttar Pradesh.

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Question #3
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed during the viceroyalty of which Viceroy?
A. Lord Mayo
B. Lord Dufferin
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Ripon

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lord Lytton enacted the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to suppress vernacular newspapers that criticised British policies. It was later repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.

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