India's Administration (and nought more) Flashcards
In the British political system, where would a secretary of state be?
In the Cabinet
Who received the powers and duties formerly exercised by the East India Company directors.
The secretary of state
How many members were there of the India Council?
15
Who was appointed to assist the Secretary of State for India and act as an advisory body in India affairs
The India Council
Who appoints the Viceroy?
The Crown
How many members were there in the Viceroy’s legislative Council?
5
What’s another way of saying Chief Commissioners?
Provincial Governers
Vaguely speaking what did the Provincial Governors do?
They oversaw specific regions of India
How many British civil servants were employed in the Indian Civil Service?
Around 1000
How many Independant Princely States where there?
565
When was the Indian National Congress formed?
1885
Impact of Mutiny on India’s administration (2)
- After the Mutiny had been quelled, a change of rule was necessary to prevent any recurrence.
- Thus, in 1858, the East India Company handed the running and control of India over to the British government and the Company was entirely dissolved.
The Government of India Act, 1858 (5)
- The East India Company’s territories in India were passed to the Queen and the Company ceased to exist.
- The position of Secretary of State for India (a Cabinet post) was created. This Secretary of State received the powers and duties formerly exercised by the East India Company directors.
- A council of 15 members (the India Council), with experience of Indian affairs, was appointed to assist the Secretary of State for India and act as an advisory body in India affairs.
- The Crown appointed a Viceroy to replace the Company’s Governor-General.
- The Indian Civil Service was placed under the control of the Secretary of State.
Administration (5)
- Administration of India (3)
- Basic Administrative Functions that are completed by someone or other. (3)
- Legal System (2)
- Education and Public Works (2)
- Indian National Congress (4)
Administration (5)
1. Administration of India (3)
a. Viceroy ruled with a Legislative Council of 5 who held responsibility for: (5)
b. Provincial governors (chief commissioners) (3)
c. District officers (1)
d. Indian Civil Service (6)
e. Princely States (5)