WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Charter Act of 1853 empowered the British Crown to:

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

Answer options

  1. Directly appoint the Governor-General of India.
  2. Assume control of Indian territories at any time.
  3. Introduce elections for the members of the Board of Control.
  4. Abolish the East India Company immediately.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Assume control of Indian territories at any time.