Consider the following statements about ‘the Charter Act of 1813’:
- It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
- It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
- The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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| Legal Developments | 4 (18%) |
| Towards Quit India Movement | 3 (14%) |
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| Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements | 3 (14%) |
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