Q1
What were British India's administrative units called?
AProvinces
BVillages only
CEmpires
DKingdoms
CBSEClass 8 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 2 · Topic 2
Formation of British Provinces
The British organised India into administrative provinces, each governed by officials responsible for maintaining law, order, and revenue co
Core concept
British India was divided into provinces like Bengal, Bombay, and Madras, each headed by a Governor who reported to the Viceroy in overall charge of India.
How it works
Each province was further divided into districts, managed by a District Collector, responsible for revenue collection, law enforcement, and general administration.
Why it matters
This provincial system helped the British efficiently administer a vast and diverse territory, standardising laws and policies across different regions.
Key detail
The provincial boundaries and administrative structures established during this period had a lasting impact, influencing the states and administrative divisions of independent India.
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• British India was divided into provinces like Bengal, Bombay and Madras.
• Each province was headed by a Governor.
• Governors reported to the Viceroy.
• Provinces were divided into districts.
• A District Collector managed each district.
• Collectors handled revenue, law and administration.
• This system standardised laws across regions.
• This structure influenced independent India's states.