Who was the first British Viceroy to be assassinated in office? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first British Viceroy to be assassinated in office?

A. Lord Northbrook

B. Lord Mayo

C. Lord Dufferin

D. Lord Lytton

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Lord Mayo was assassinated by a Pathan convict, Sher Ali Afridi, while visiting the Andaman Islands in 1872.

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The famous 'Nehru Report' of 1928, outlining a draft constitution for India, was drafted under the chairmanship of:

A. Motilal Nehru

B. Tej Bahadur Sapru

C. Jawaharlal Nehru

D. Subhas Chandra Bose

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Nehru Report was prepared by a committee chaired by Pandit Motilal Nehru, following a challenge by Secretary of State Lord Birkenhead to Indians to draft a constitution.

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The 'Indian Councils Act of 1892' introduced which important feature?

A. Separate Electorate

B. Dyarchy

C. Provincial Autonomy

D. Indirect Elections (representation)

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Act of 1892 enlarged the councils and introduced a system of indirect election, though the term ‘election’ was not used.

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Who was the Viceroy of India during the 'Tirah Campaign' (1897-1898)?

A. Lord Lansdowne

B. Lord Elgin II

C. Lord Curzon

D. Lord Dufferin

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Tirah Campaign on the North-West Frontier was conducted during Lord Elgin II's viceroyalty.

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