Modern History PYQ 514 of 636 · Constitutional Development of India

Which Act is not the landmark in the development of the Constitution during the British Rule?

  1. AThe Regulating Act, 1773
  2. BThe Charter Act, 1833
  3. CThe Government of India Act, 1919
  4. DThe Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (d) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

Explanation

During British rule in India, the British Government passed the Regulating Act, 1773; the Charter Act, 1833; and the Government of India Act, 1919, whereas the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 was passed by the Indian Parliament.

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