The Company lost all its administrative powers__________
A. By the Government of India Act of 1658
B. By the Government of India Act of 1758
C. By the Government of India Act of 1858
D. By the Government of India Act of 1958
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
British Parliament brought the Government of India Act, 1858, which made the following changes:i. Transferred powers from the East India Company to the Crown.
ii. A member of British Parliament was made secretary of state of India to exercise powers on behalf of the Crown and was responsible to the British Parliament.
iii. The Governor General for India was provided with an Executive Council, whose decision he was empowered to override.
Related Questions on British Rule in India
Who was the first Governor General of India?
A. Warren Hastings
B. William Bentick
C. Lord Delhousie
D. Lord Canning
Who was the first Governor General of Bengal?
A. Robert Clive
B. William Bentinck
C. Warren Hasting
D. Col. Sanders
After the year 1853, a substantial amount of British capital had been invested in
A. Tea Plantations
B. The Railways
C. Coal Mining
D. Jute Mills
Join The Discussion