Q. Which of the following statements regarding Lord Mayo's Resolution of 1870 are correct?

1. It was the first step which bifurcated central and provincial finances.
2. Provincial Governments were empowered to administer certain services.
3. It did not attempt to rectify existing imparity.
4. It had never focused on the actual needs of the provinces.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: Lord Mayo's Resolution of 1870 marked the first division between central and provincial finances. It empowered provincial governments in some administrative matters, did not address existing financial inequality, and failed to pay attention to the actual needs of provinces. Thus, all four statements are correct as per historical records of administrative reforms under British rule.