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Partition & Independence
Question No. 64Interactive Test Mode
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Q64. The most short-lived of all of the Britain’s constitutional experiments in India was the:

The most short-lived of all of the Britain’s constitutional experiments in India was the:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Indian Council Act of 1909

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The Indian Councils Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) remained in force for only 10 years until it was superseded by the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms). In contrast, the Act of 1861 lasted 31 years (until 1892), the Act of 1892 lasted 17 years (until 1909), and the Act of 1919 lasted 16 years (until 1935).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q64)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Indian Council Act of 1909

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q64

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 64 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (C): "Indian Council Act of 1909". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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