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Who was the longest serving secretary of state for India?1. Edward Henry Stanley2. Edwin Montagu3. John Morley4. George Hamilton

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : George Hamilton

The correct answer is George Hamilton.

 

  • The office of Secretary of State for India was created by the Government of India act 1858.
  • The Secretary of State for India had full authority and control over the Indian administration.
  • The Government of India act, 1858 also created a 15 member council of India to assist the Secretary of State.
  • The office of the Secretary of State for India was abolished on 14th August 1947.

 

  • George Hamilton was the longest-serving Secretary of State for India.
    • He served as the Secretary of State for India from 1895 to 1903.
    • He also served as the First Lord of the Admiralty.

 

  • Edward Henry Stanley served as the first Secretary of State for India.


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