History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2020 History
Which of the following unpopular legislative and administrative measures were initiated by Lord Curzon? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Calcutta Municipal Amendment Act
- 2. Indian Universities Act
- 3. Indian Official Secrets Amendment Act
- 4. Local Self-Government Act
- 5. Criminal Law Amendment Act
A1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
B3, 4 and 5 only
C2, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2 and 4 only
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 only — The first three measures were initiated by Curzon, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The first three measures were initiated by Curzon, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
★Lord Curzon initiated the Calcutta Municipal Amendment Act.
★He also brought the Indian Universities Act and the Indian Official Secrets Amendment Act, which were very unpopular.
★Lord Curzon was Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905.
★He was the successor of Lord Elgin and divided Bengal in 1905.
★So the unpopular measures of Curzon are the first, second and third.
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