With reference to the Charter Act of 1833, consider the following statements:
1. It removed all restrictions on European immigration into India, and acquisition of land and property.
2. It allowed Missionaries to preach in India.
3. It provided for the codification of laws in British India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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With reference to the Charter Act of 1833, consider the following statements:
1. It removed all restrictions on European immigration into India, and acquisition of land and property.
2. It allowed Missionaries to preach in India.
3. It provided for the codification of laws in British India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Charter Act of 1833 removed restrictions on European settlement and the acquisition of property in India. Previously, Europeans were not allowed to own land or settle in India, but the 1833 Act lifted these restrictions.
Statement 2 is not correct: The Charter Act of 1833 did not specifically allow missionaries to preach in India. The right for missionaries to preach was actually granted earlier under the Charter Act of 1813, which allowed Christian missionary activities in India.
Statement 3 is correct: The Charter Act of 1833 provided for the establishment of a Law Commission, which was tasked with the codification of laws in India. This eventually led to the creation of the Indian Penal Code and other legal reforms.

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With reference to the Charter Act of 1833, consider the following statements: 1. It removed all restrictions on European immigration into India, and acquisition of land and property. 2. It allowed Missionaries to preach in India. 3. It provided for the codification of laws in British India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3