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Consider the following statements: 1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company’s monopoly of Indian trade. 2. Under the Government of India Act,1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India company altogether and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Consider the following statements: 1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company’s monopoly of Indian trade. 2. Under the Government of India Act,1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India company altogether and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(b)

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct: The Government of India Act, 1858 abolished the East India Company and started direct British rule.