Consider the following statements with reference to the office of Law Member 1 It was created under ...........

Modern Indian History Viceroys and Governor Generals

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Consider the following statements with reference to the office of Law Member

1. It was created under the provisions of Charter Act of 1813

2. He was added as the fourth member of the Executive Council of the Governor General

3. Macaulay was appointed as the first Law Member

which of the above statements is/are correct?

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The Office of the Law member was created by the Charter Act of 1833. The act expanded the Executive Council of the Governor general by adding the Fourth member. He was to aid the Governor general in the framing of the laws. Macaulay became the first law member. The Law member was not entitled to Vote in the Executive council but was permitted to sit in the proceedings.