Question

The Governor-General who brought the General Service Enlistment Act,1856.
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Hastings
D. Lord Minto

Answer 1

Hint: The General Service Enlistment Act was introduced according to which every Indian Soldier had to go overseas as and when required. This Act gave rise to the revolt of 1857.

Complete answer: The Governor Service Enlistment Act was passed in 1856 which caused great dissatisfaction among the people. Lord Canning whose name was Charles Canning, the Governor-General of India passed this act. This Act paid no respect to the beliefs of the Indian troops. This act demanded that any Indian soldier could be sent overseas for duty. The Brahmins saw this as a threat to their caste. Brahmins were prohibited to cross seas. This gave rise to the rebellion of 1857.
Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India after India was transferred from the British East India Company to the Crown of Queen Victoria after the rebellion of 1857 was crushed. Lord canning ensured the full functioning of all the government departments during the rebellion. He ensured a smooth and swift transfer of power to the crown. He also established three major universities in India which include the University of Calcutta, the University of Bombay and the University of Madras.
Option B is the correct answer.

Note: Lord Canning passed the Hindu Widow’s Remarriage Act in 1856. This Act had been drafted by Lord Dalhousie who was his predecessor. He was known as ‘Clemency Canning’ because he did not punish the Sepoys since they had disbanded when ordered to.