Question

Who was the first president of the board of directors who presented the first comprehensive plan for the spread of modern system of education in India

Answer 1

The President of the Board of Control was a British government official in the late 18th and early 19th century responsible for overseeing the British East India Companyand generally serving as the chief official in London responsible for Indian affairs. The position was frequently a cabinet level one. The position was abolished in 1858 with the abolition of the East India Company. It was succeeded by the new position of Secretary of State for India.