With reference to Charter act 1833 consider the following statements 1 It designated Governor ...........

Modern Indian History Viceroys and Governor Generals

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With reference to Charter act 1833, consider the following statements

1. It designated Governor General of Bengal as Viceroy of India.

2. It empowered board of control to supervise and direct all operations of civil and military government.

3. It ended activities of East India company as a commercial body.

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3 Only

2 and 3

1 and 3

2 Only

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Explanation:

Significance of Charter Act 1833: Analysis For many reasons, the Charter Act 1833 was a watershed moment for the constitutional and political history of India. Firstly, the elevation of Governor General of Bengal as Governor General of India was a major step towards consolidation and centralization of the administration of India. Secondly, end of East India Company as a commercial body effectively made it the trustee of the crown in the field of administration. Thirdly, this act for the first time made provision to freely admit Indians into administration in the country. Indians could enter into the civil service but the process was still very difficult. Fourthly, this act for the first time separated the legislative functions of the Governor General in Council from the executive functions. Also, the law commission under Lord Macaulay codified the laws..