Question

Who was the longest serving secretary of state for India?
1. Edward Henry Stanley
2. Edwin Montagu
3. John Morley
4. George Hamilton

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : George Hamilton

The correct answer is George Hamilton.

 

• The office of Secretary of State for India was created by the Government of India act 1858.
• The Secretary of State for India had full authority and control over the Indian administration.
• The Government of India act, 1858 also created a 15 member council of India to assist the Secretary of State.
• The office of the Secretary of State for India was abolished on 14^th August 1947.

 

• George Hamilton was the longest-serving Secretary of State for India.
  • He served as the Secretary of State for India from 1895 to 1903.
  • He also served as the First Lord of the Admiralty.

 

• Edward Henry Stanley served as the first Secretary of State for India.