INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It extended the Company’s rule and allowed it to retain the possession of Indian territories on trust for the British Crown. It provided for the addition of six new members called legislative councillors to the council of Governor General which came to be known as the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Charter Act of 1853 marks the beginning of the Parliamentary system in India. The Governor-General was relieved of administrative duties of Bengal and instead worked for the Government of India. This process was hastened by the happenings of 1857, or the so-called ‘Mutiny’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is/are true regarding the Charter Act of 1853? (1) Act of 1853 was last of the Charter Acts and that made Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India. (2) It combined the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council. Correct answer is option ‘D’.

Detailed explanation-4: -In other words, the Charter Act 1853 set up a separate Governor-General’s legislative council, which came to be known as the Indian (Central) Legislative Council. It provided for the addition of 6 new members called legislative councilors to the council for legislative purposes.

Detailed explanation-5: -William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India.