What was meant by the secretary of State of India during the British?
A. An official who worked as the Secretary to the Viceroy of India
B. A Secretary level official appointed in each Presidency of India
C. A British minister given full control over the Government of India
D. A senior officer appointed the Viceroy to look into his internal administration in India
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Secretary of State is also deemed as Political Head of India. The post was created in Charter Act of 1858. The first Secretary of state was Lord Stanley.Related Questions on British Rule in India
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A. Warren Hastings
B. William Bentick
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A. Robert Clive
B. William Bentinck
C. Warren Hasting
D. Col. Sanders
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C. Coal Mining
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