Charter Act 1853

Total Questions: 3

1 - What was the significance feature of the 1853 Charter Act for the Indian Civil Services?

A ) Appointment of Indian officials
B ) Annual competitive exam for the civil services ✅
C ) Established of a separate Indian Civil Service
D ) Introduction of state run exams

2 - What was the main purpose of the open competitive exam introduced in the 1853 Charter Act?

A ) To provide jobs in government departments ✅
B ) To select judges for the high courts
C ) To recruit members for the civil services
D ) To allow Indians to join the army

3 - In the 1853 Charter Act, what change was made regarding the legislative council?

A ) It was given more powers
B ) It was abolished
C ) It was merged with the British Parliament
D ) It was expanded to include 6 members ✅