UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the Charter Act of 1813, consider the following statements: 1. It granted permission to the Christian missionaries to come to India and engage in religious proselytization. 2. It extended the trade monopoly of the company in India for another ten years. 3. It set aside Rs.1 Lakh every year on the education of Indians. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Act permitted Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of religious proselytization. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Act abolished the Company's trade monopoly in India, except for the trade in tea and trade with China. Statement 3 is correct: The Act allocated a sum of Rs. 1 lakh annually for the promotion of education among Indians.