Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which Act allowed Christian missionaries to come to India?
AThe Charter Act of 1833
BThe Charter Act of 1813 ✓ Correct
CThe Regulating Act of 1773
DPitt's India Act, 1784
Correct answer: (B) The Charter Act of 1813 — The Charter Act of 1813 allowed Christian missionaries, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Charter Act of 1813 allowed Christian missionaries, so that is the answer.
★It opened India to missionaries for the stated purpose of enlightening the people.
★It also ended the Company's trade monopoly except in tea and China trade.
★It allotted funds for education in India.
★The other Acts did not grant this permission.
★So the missionary permission came in 1813.
★Thus the answer is the Charter Act of 1813.
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