Who was the Viceroy when the 'Great Famine of 1876-78' occurred? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the Viceroy when the 'Great Famine of 1876-78' occurred?
A. Lord Mayo
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Northbrook
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Great Famine of 1876-78, which affected southern and western India, occurred during Lord Lytton's viceroyalty.

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Which of the following universities were established first in India under the provisions of the Wood’s Despatch?
A. Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras Universities
B. Allahabad and Punjab Universities
C. Delhi, Aligarh, and Banaras Universities
D. Mysore and Hyderabad Universities

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In 1857, following the recommendations of Wood's Despatch, the first three modern Indian universities were incorporated at Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.

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Which act introduced a system of diarchy in the provinces in India?
A. Government of India Act, 1935
B. Indian Independence Act, 1947
C. Indian Councils Act, 1909
D. Government of India Act, 1919

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Government of India Act, 1919, based on the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced dyarchy (dual governance) in the provinces, dividing subjects into 'transferred' and 'reserved'.

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The 'Third Round Table Conference' was held in 1932. Did the Congress participate?
A. Yes, with Nehru
B. Yes, with Gandhi
C. Yes, with Ambedkar
D. No, the Congress did not participate

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Congress boycotted the Third Round Table Conference.

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