GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is considered the Magna Carta of the Indian people?
A
The Government of India Act, 1858
B
The Ilbert Bill
C
Queen Victoria’s Proclamation
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Queen’s Proclamation. Queen’s Proclamation (1858) was also known as The Magna Carta of Indian People. It replaced company rule in India with the British Crown. Admission to Government services will not be discriminated against on the basis of caste, creed, and colour.

Detailed explanation-2: -Queen’s Proclamation (1858) was also known as the Magna Carta of the Indian people. After passing the Charter Act of 1858, Queen Victoria officially announced the transfer of power from the English East India Company to the British crown on 1st November 1858.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is A Wood’s Despatch. The Wood’s Despatch is known as the ‘Magna Carta’ of English education in India.

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