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The features of Government of India Act of 1858 includes:

1. Replacement of Company rule by the Crown rule.

2. Establishment of a Board of Control over the Court of Directors.

3. Reaffirmation of the system of open competition.

4. Separating the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General.

5. Creation of a new office of the Secretary of State for India.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A) 1, 3 and 4                     

B) 1, 2 and 4

C) 1 and 5            

D) 1, 3 and 5