How did the Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853 collectively impact India's governance and administrative structure?
They decentralized governance.
They strengthened the power of local rulers.
They laid the groundwork for centralized governance, representative governance, and a merit-based bureaucracy.
They had no significant impact on governance.
They laid the groundwork for centralized governance, representative governance, and a merit-based bureaucracy. These acts collectively contributed to the evolution of India's governance and administrative principles. hence option c.