Q65
What was meant by the secretary of State of India during the British?
A.
An official who worked as the Secretary to the
Viceroy of India
B.
A Secretary level official appointed in each
Presidency of India
C.
A British minister given full control over the
Government of India
AnswerD.
A senior officer appointed the Viceroy to look
into his internal administration in India
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Secretary of State is also deemed as Political Head of India. The post was created in Charter Act of 1858. The first Secretary of state was Lord Stanley.