Question

In 1833, Parliament
A. disbanded the British East India Co.
B. abolished the British East India Co. monopoly in India.
C. opened India to Christian missionaries.
D. took control of India.

Answer 1

Hint: In 1833, the Charter Act was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is also known as Saint Helena Act 1833 and Government of India Act 1833. This act was introduced to renew the charter of East India Company which was last renewed in 1813.

Complete answer:
The Charter Act of 1833 was introduced to provide an extension of the royal charter granted to the East India Company. It ended the commercial activities of the British East India Company and now it became functioning purely as an administrative body.
The Governor-General's Government was now known as the 'Government of India' and his council as the 'India Council'. Exclusive legislative powers were given to the Governor-General and his executive council for the whole of British India.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Additional information:Charter Act of 1813 abolished the British East India Co. monopoly in India and by the Government of India Act 1858, the government and territories of the East India Company were transferred to the British Crown. The company's rule over British territories in India came to an end and it was passed directly to the British government.

Note:The Charter Act of 1813 proclaimed the Crown's jurisdiction over British India by establishing the constitutional status of British in India. It also expands the realm of British traders in private trade. This act allowed the English to settle unreservedly in India and sanctioned the British colonization of the nation. The East India Company yet had the Indian regions however it was held 'in trust for his highness.