Consider the following statements about Charter Act of 1833 It was the final step towards centraliza...........

Indian Political System(RAS) Evolution and Features of Constitution

Consider the following statements about Charter Act of 1833

It was the final step towards centralization in British India.
It ended the commercial functions of the Company.
A system of open competition for selection of civil servants was started after this act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

Charter Act of 1833 also known as St. Helena Act was the final step towards centralization. Its features were:

Governor General of Bengal became Governor General of India. 1st GGI was William Bentick. The Governors of Bombay and Madras lost their legislative powers. The Governor-General had legislative powers over entire British India.
The company’s commercial activities were closed down. It was made into an administrative body for British Indian possessions.
The company’s trade links with China were also closed down.
This act permitted the English to settle freely in India.
The commercial activities of the East India Company ended and it was reduced into the British Crown’s trustee in administering India.
Codification of laws under Macaulay.
Provision for Indians in government service.

A system of open competition for selection of civil servants was started after Charter Act of 1853