WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Charter Act of 1813 is significant in Indian history primarily because it:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Established the direct rule of the British Crown over India.
  2. Introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal.
  3. Ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India, except for trade in tea and with China.
  4. Granted Indians the right to participate in the administration of the country.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India, except for trade in tea and with China.