Which act raised the maximum age for the ICS examination from 19 to 23? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which act raised the maximum age for the ICS examination from 19 to 23?
A. Indian Councils Act 1892
B. Charter Act of 1833
C. Government of India Act 1858
D. Charter Act of 1853
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Charter Act of 1853 opened the ICS to Indians and initially kept age limit 18-23, but later it was reduced to 19 to disadvantage Indians.
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The 'Deepavali Declaration' issued by Lord Irwin in October 1929 stated that the natural constitutional progress of India was the attainment of:
A. Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj)
B. Provincial Autonomy
C. Responsible Local Governance
D. Dominion Status
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Viceroy Lord Irwin issued the Deepavali Declaration in 1929, explicitly stating that it was implicit in the declaration of 1917 that the natural issue of India's constitutional progress was the attainment of Dominion status.
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The 'First Passenger Train' ran from Bombay to Thane in 1853. Which locomotive was used?
A. Fairy Queen
B. Express
C. Sultan, Sindh, and Sahib
D. Deccan Queen
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Correct Answer: Option C

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The train was pulled by three locomotives named Sultan, Sindh, and Sahib.
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The 'Delhi Conspiracy Case' of 1912 involved an attempt to assassinate which Viceroy?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Chelmsford
D. Lord Hardinge
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A bomb was thrown at Lord Hardinge during his state entry into Delhi on 23 December 1912.
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