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During which Viceroy of India the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Civil Procedure Code (CP), and Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) was passed?1. Lord Wellesley2. Lord Canning3. Lord Dalhousie4. Lord Bentinck

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Lord Canning

The correct answer is Lord Canning.

  • Lord Canning:
    • He served as Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862.
    • During his tenure, the Government of India Act, 1858 was passed which created the office of Viceroy to be held by the same person who was Governor-General of India.
    • Thus, he also served as the first Viceroy of India.
    • The important events during his tenure include:
      • The Mutiny of 1857, which he was able to suppress successfully,
      • Passing of Indian Councils Act, 1861 which introduced a portfolio system in India.
      • Withdrawal of “Doctrine of Lapse” was one of the main reasons for the mutiny of 1858.
      • Introduction of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
      • Civil Procedure Code was enacted.
      • Enactment of Indian High Courts Act.
      • Indian Penal Code (1858)
      • Bengal Rent Act (1859)
      • Introduction of Income-tax on an experimental basis etc.


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