Q. With reference to the Government of India after the Act of 1858, consider the following statements:
1.The secretary of state for India was assisted by a council of 15 and was a member of the British Parliament.
2.The dual system of control over Indian affairs ended with the Act of 1858.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The secretary of state was a British cabinet member and had a 15-member advisory council.
  • The dual control system (Company and Board of Control) introduced by Pitt’s India Act, 1784 was abolished.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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