Which of the following statements are correct 1 In August 1858 the British Parliament passed an Act ...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. In August 1858, the British Parliament passed an Act for the better governance of India, declaring Queen Elizabeth as the sovereign of British India.

2.The Act provided for the appointment of a Secretary of State for India who would be a member of the British Cabinet.

3.The Secretary of State was to be assisted by a Council of 20 members known as “India Council”

4.The advice of the Indian Council was binding on the Secretary of State

Select the correct codes:

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

2 only

3 and 4

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Explanation:

1st, 3rd and 4th statements are incorrect which are the following:

Queen victoria was crown head at that time not elizabeth
The Secretary of State was to be assisted by a Council of 15 members known as “India Council”
The advice of the Indian Council was not binding on the Secretary of State