Which Governor General brought the General Service Enlistment Act, 1856?
A
Lord Curzon
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B
Lord Canning
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C
Lord Hasting
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D
Lord Minto
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Solution
The correct option is B Lord Canning Lord Canning the governor-general of East India Company brought the General Service Enlistment Act, 1856. Under this Act Indian soldiers could be sent overseas on duty. The Act did not take into account the sentiment of the Indian soldiers.