Consider the following statements about the Charter Acts passed during British rule:
- The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company’s trade monopoly, except in tea and trade with China.
- The Charter Act of 1833 vested legislative power exclusively in the Governor-General in Council.
- The Charter Act of 1853 marked the beginning of competitive examinations for recruitment to the Company’s civil services.
- The Charter Act of 1793 introduced the first budgetary system in the Indian administration.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1
1, 2, and 3 only
2
2 and 4 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
More than one of the above
5
None of the above