WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Charter Act of 1853 is significant because it was the first Act to:

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

Answer options

  1. Abolish the East India Company
  2. Introduce open competition for civil services
  3. Abolish the Board of Control
  4. Create the Indian Penal Code

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Introduce open competition for civil services