Which of the following is/are features of Charter Act of 1813? 1. It abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India. 2. Act did not assert the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Company’s territories in India. 3. It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of enlightening the people. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

The features of Charter Act of 1813 were as follows:

It abolished the trade monopoly of the company in India i.e., the Indian trade was thrown open to all British merchants.
However, it continued the monopoly of the company over trade in tea and trade with China.
It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Company’s territories in India.
It allowed the Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of enlightening the people.

Source: Laxmikanth.