2017 · Q41
Which one of the following had created the office of the Secretary of State for India?
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- AThe Councils Act 1861
- BThe Government of India Act 1858
- CThe Morley Minto Reforms
- DMontague Chelmsford reforms
Explanation
The Government of India Act, 1858 – passed after the Revolt of 1857 – abolished the East India Company and the Board of Control and created the office of the Secretary of State for India, aided by a 15-member Council of India. The Councils Act of 1861, the Morley–Minto Reforms and the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms did not create this office. Hence (B).