Which of the historical events took place during the period of Lord Curzon?
1. A police commission was appointed under the presidentship of Andrew Fraser to enquire into the police administration of every province.
2.Indian Universities Act was passed which sought to increase official control over universities
3.Ancient Monuments Act was passed.
4.The Calcutta Reorganization Act reduced the strength of elected members in the municipal committees.
Select the correct code:
1, 2 and 4
Incorrect Answer2, 3 and 4
Incorrect Answer1,2,3 and 4
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Lord Curzon served as Governor General and Viceroy of India from 6 January 1899 to 18 November 1905. Important events during his tenure include Famine of 1899-1900 {Chappania Akal}, Appointment of Famine Commission {under Sir Anthony McDonnell}, Commission on Irrigation {under Colin Scott Moncrieff}, Police Commission {under Andrew Frazer}, Education Commission {aka Raleigh Commission}, enactment of Indian Universities Act, 1904, Land Resolution of 1902, Punjab Land Alienation Act 1900, Establishment of Imperial Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, Industry; Indian Coinage and Paper Currency Act, 1899; establishment of a training college for army officers at Quetta; Calcutta Corporation Act, 1899; Ancient Monuments Protection Act, 1904; Military expedition to Tibet, Occupation of Chumby Valley and the most hated Partition of Bengal. His policy resulted in deep discontent and the upsurge of a revolutionary movement in the country, due to which he can be called most unpopular Viceroy of India. His tenure is called Curzonshahi {akin to Nadirshahi}.
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