Which reforms Act had created the office of the secretary of state for India?

A. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms

B. The Government of India Act, 1858

C. The Indian Councils Act, 1861

D. Minto-Morley Reforms, 1908

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby (who would later become the first Secretary of State for India) introduced another bill which was originally titled as "An Act for the Better Government of India" and it was passed on 2 August 1858.