Consider the following statements with reference to the Charter Act 1853 1 It separated the legislat...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Charter Act 1853:

1.It separated the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council.

2.It introduced local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.

3.British parliament enjoyed discretion over the term and extension of company’s rule on Indian territories.

4.It was the last charter act passed for East India Company.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

Only Three

All Four

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Explanation:

This statement is correct. The Charter Act of 1853 did separate the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council.

This statement is correct. The Act introduced local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council by allowing the addition of six new members who were to be non-officials.

This statement is correct. The British Parliament gained more control over the administration of India, including the discretion over the term and extension of the company's rule on Indian territories.

This statement is correct. The Charter Act of 1853 was the last charter act passed for the East India Company.