General Studies II

Historical Background of Government of India Act of 1935: Demand for constitutional reforms in India by Indian leaders. Simon Commission

Government of India Act of 1919 also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms/Montford Historical Background: Aggressive policy of Indian Leaders like Lokamanya Tilak’s

The Indian Councils Act 1892 was an Act of British Parliament that introduced various amendments to the composition and function of legislative councils in British India. Most notably, the

Historical Background- After the War of Independence, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan advised the British Government to take Indian nationals into the administration of

The revolt of 1857 which was eventually suppressed gave a death blow to East India  company’s rule in India and

Charter Act of 1853 extended the Company’s rule and allowed it to retain the possession of Indian territories on trust

Historical Background Introduction of liberalization and laissez faire The Reform Act of 1832 was the result of the liberal movement.

The Amending Act of 1781: also known as the Act of Settlement or  Declaratory Act, 1781 • Supreme Court vs. Governor General

Regulating Act of 1773 is of great constitutional importance as (a) it was the first step taken by the British

Historical Background Beginning of Rule: British came to India in 1600 as traders, in the form of East India Company,