Multiple choice

In the mid 19th century which Governor-General restricted entrance to government institutions with shoes?

  1. Amherst

  2. Lord Dalhousie

  3. Governor of Bombay

  4. John Adam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Dalhousie (Governor-General 1848-1856) instituted the 'shoe respect' rule, requiring Indians to remove shoes before entering government institutions. This was part of broader racial protocols asserting British supremacy. The rule was later defied in famous incidents like the 1862 Surat courtroom case.

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