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The Colonial Period and its Impact on Indian Law

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Which of the following was not a major legal development during the colonial period in India?

  1. The introduction of the British legal system

  2. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  3. The establishment of the Supreme Court of India

  4. The abolition of sati

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was not established during the colonial period. It was established in 1950 after India gained independence.

What was the name of the first British Governor-General of India?

  1. Warren Hastings

  2. Lord Cornwallis

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord Dalhousie

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warren Hastings was the first British Governor-General of India, serving from 1774 to 1785.

Which of the following was not a major legal reform introduced by the British in India?

  1. The abolition of sati

  2. The introduction of the jury system

  3. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  4. The establishment of the Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was not a legal reform introduced by the British in India. It was a political organization founded in 1885.

What was the name of the Indian law code that was drafted by Lord Macaulay?

  1. The Indian Penal Code

  2. The Code of Criminal Procedure

  3. The Code of Civil Procedure

  4. The Indian Evidence Act

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Penal Code was drafted by Lord Macaulay and enacted in 1860. It is the main criminal code of India.

Which of the following was not a major legal development during the colonial period in India?

  1. The introduction of the British legal system

  2. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  3. The establishment of the Supreme Court of India

  4. The abolition of sati

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was not established during the colonial period. It was established in 1950 after India gained independence.

What was the name of the first British Governor-General of India?

  1. Warren Hastings

  2. Lord Cornwallis

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord Dalhousie

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warren Hastings was the first British Governor-General of India, serving from 1774 to 1785.

Which of the following was not a major legal reform introduced by the British in India?

  1. The abolition of sati

  2. The introduction of the jury system

  3. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  4. The establishment of the Indian National Congress

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was not a legal reform introduced by the British in India. It was a political organization founded in 1885.

What was the name of the Indian law code that was drafted by Lord Macaulay?

  1. The Indian Penal Code

  2. The Code of Criminal Procedure

  3. The Code of Civil Procedure

  4. The Indian Evidence Act

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Penal Code was drafted by Lord Macaulay and enacted in 1860. It is the main criminal code of India.

Which of the following was not a major legal development during the colonial period in India?

  1. The introduction of the British legal system

  2. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  3. The establishment of the Supreme Court of India

  4. The abolition of sati

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was not established during the colonial period. It was established in 1950 after India gained independence.

What was the name of the first British Governor-General of India?

  1. Warren Hastings

  2. Lord Cornwallis

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord Dalhousie

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warren Hastings was the first British Governor-General of India, serving from 1774 to 1785.

Which of the following was not a major legal reform introduced by the British in India?

  1. The abolition of sati

  2. The introduction of the jury system

  3. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  4. The establishment of the Indian National Congress

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was not a legal reform introduced by the British in India. It was a political organization founded in 1885.

What was the name of the Indian law code that was drafted by Lord Macaulay?

  1. The Indian Penal Code

  2. The Code of Criminal Procedure

  3. The Code of Civil Procedure

  4. The Indian Evidence Act

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Penal Code was drafted by Lord Macaulay and enacted in 1860. It is the main criminal code of India.

Which of the following was not a major legal development during the colonial period in India?

  1. The introduction of the British legal system

  2. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  3. The establishment of the Supreme Court of India

  4. The abolition of sati

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was not established during the colonial period. It was established in 1950 after India gained independence.

What was the name of the first British Governor-General of India?

  1. Warren Hastings

  2. Lord Cornwallis

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord Dalhousie

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warren Hastings was the first British Governor-General of India, serving from 1774 to 1785.

Which of the following was not a major legal reform introduced by the British in India?

  1. The abolition of sati

  2. The introduction of the jury system

  3. The codification of Hindu and Muslim law

  4. The establishment of the Indian National Congress

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was not a legal reform introduced by the British in India. It was a political organization founded in 1885.

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