What was meant by the secretary of State of India during the British?

A An official who worked as the Secretary to theViceroy of India
B A Secretary level official appointed in eachPresidency of India
C A British minister given full control over theGovernment of India
D A senior officer appointed the Viceroy to lookinto his internal administration in India

Correct Answer: A British minister given full control over theGovernment of India

Secretary of State is also deemed as Political Head of India. The post was created in Charter Act of 1858. The first Secretary of state was Lord Stanley.
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