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Which Act of the British Parliament introduced a fourth member, a Law Member, to the Governor-General’s Executive Council?

1. Pitt's India Act 1784
2. Charter Act 1813
3. Charter Act 1833
4. Indian Councils Act 1861

Correct answer: Charter Act 1833

Solution

The Charter Act of 1833 added a fourth member, called the Law Member, to the Governor-General’s Executive Council. It also marked an important step toward centralization of legislative authority in British India.

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