63ʳ B.P.S.C. (Pre.) 2017
The post of the Indian High Commission was created by which Act?
aThe Indian Councils Act, 1909
bThe Government of India Act, 1919✓ Correct
cThe Government of India Act, 1935
dThe Indian Independence Act, 1947
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
In the Government of India Act, 1919, a provision was made for appointing an Indian High Commissioner to reduce the workload of the Secretary of State for India. Its functions included purchasing arms and other goods for the Government of India, awarding contracts, looking after commercial interests, and taking care of Indian students studying in England, etc. The expenditure on the salaries of the High Commissioner and his assistants was to be met from India’s resources. (130) ## Page 29
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