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GK QUESTION#2658

Under the Government of India Act of 1858, what was the primary function of the Council of India?

  1. ATo supervise military affairs in India
  2. BTo frame laws for the Indian territories
  3. CTo manage revenue collection in the provinces
  4. DTo advise the Secretary of State for IndiaCorrect answer
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D. To advise the Secretary of State for India

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The Council of India assisted the Secretary of State in administering Indian affairs after the transfer to Crown rule.

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