UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·history·modern history

Consider the following Viceroys of India during the British rule: 1. Lord Curzon 2. Lord Chelmsford 3. Lord Hardinge 4. Lord Irwin Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of their tenure?

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  1. A1-3-2-4Correct
  2. B2-4-1-3
  3. C1-4-2-3
  4. D2-3-1-4

Explanation

The correct chronological order is determined by the specific years each Viceroy served in India. 1. Lord Curzon served from 1899 to 1905. He is primarily known for the Partition of Bengal. 3. Lord Hardinge served from 1910 to 1916. His tenure saw the visit of King George V and the shifting of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. 2. Lord Chelmsford served from 1916 to 1921. His period is marked by the Government of India Act 1919 and the launch of the Non Cooperation Movement. 4. Lord Irwin served from 1926 to 1931. His tenure included the Simon Commission and the Gandhi Irwin Pact. Therefore, the sequence 1 3 2 4 corresponds to the correct timeline, making Option A the right answer.
history: Consider the following Viceroys of India during the British rule: 1. Lord Curzon 2. Lord Chelmsford 3. Lord Hardinge 4.

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