Which of the following vested the Secretary of State for India with supreme control over the Government of India?

Pitt's India Act, 1784

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Government of India Act, 1858

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Indian Council Act, 1861

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Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909

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Solution

The correct option is A Government of India Act, 1858
The Government of India Act of 1858 created a new office, Secretary of State for India, vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration. The secretary of state was a member of the British cabinet and was responsible ultimately to the British Parliament. It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors.

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