Colonial Legacy — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following Acts is considered a direct colonial legacy in India's policing system and is still largely in force?
The 'divide and rule' policy of the British significantly contributed to which of the following in post-independence India?
Which of the following princely states posed significant internal security challenges during its integration into the Indian Union due to its ruler's initial refusal to accede?
Consider the following statements regarding the colonial legacy on India's administrative system: 1. The Indian Civil Service (ICS) laid the foundation for the modern Indian bureaucracy. 2. The District Collector's role, combining executive, magisterial, and revenue functions, is a direct inheritance. 3. Post-independence reforms have completely eradicated the colonial ethos of administration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The colonial land revenue systems, such as the Permanent Settlement, primarily contributed to which of the following internal security challenges in independent India?