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Q184. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer | List–I | List–II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Governor-General of Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (under Regulating Act, 1773) | 1. Archibald Percival Wavell, Viscount and Earl Wavell | | B. Governor-General of India (under Charter Act, 1833) | 2. James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, Earl and Marquess of Dalhousie | | C. Governor-General and Viceroy of India (under Indian Council Act, 1858) | 3. Charles Cornwallis 2nd Earl and first Marquess of Cornwallis | | D. Governor-General and Crown Representative (under Government of India Act, 1935) | 4. Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, Earl of Minto | | | 5. Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer

List–IList–II
A. Governor-General of Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (under Regulating Act, 1773)1. Archibald Percival Wavell, Viscount and Earl Wavell
B. Governor-General of India (under Charter Act, 1833)2. James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, Earl and Marquess of Dalhousie
C. Governor-General and Viceroy of India (under Indian Council Act, 1858)3. Charles Cornwallis 2nd Earl and first Marquess of Cornwallis
D. Governor-General and Crown Representative (under Government of India Act, 1935)4. Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, Earl of Minto
5. Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma

Codes:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1996 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — A-3; B-2; C-4 ;D-1

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • A. Governor-General of Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (under 1773 Act): Lord Cornwallis held this exact designation (A-3).
  • B. Governor-General of India (under Charter Act, 1833): Lord Dalhousie served under this title (B-2).
  • C. Governor-General and Viceroy of India (under 1858 Act): Lord Minto served as Viceroy and Governor-General (C-4).
  • D. Governor-General and Crown Representative (under 1935 Act): Lord Wavell served under this dual designation (D-1).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q184)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A-3; B-2; C-4 ;D-1

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The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (A): "A-3; B-2; C-4 ;D-1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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