Which of the following Acts provided the title of the Viceroy to the Governor-General of India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Government of India Act, 1858.
· The Government of India Act, 1858 is the legislation that provided the title of Viceroy to the Governor-General of India.
· This Act marked a significant shift in the governance of India following the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
· The British government took over direct control of India from the East India Company, and the post of Governor-General was elevated to the title of Viceroy, representing the British Crown.
· The first Viceroy was Lord Canning.
Other Options:
· Charter Act of 1853: This Act dealt with the administration of the East India Company and reforms related to the civil service but did not provide the title of Viceroy.
· Charter Act of 1833: The 1833 Act was the final renewal of the East India Company’s charter, but it did not change the title of Governor-General to Viceroy. It did, however, make the Governor-General of India the Governor-General of all of India (not just Bengal).
· Regulating Act of 1773: This Act was primarily aimed at regulating the administration of the East India Company in India, particularly in Bengal. It created the position of Governor-General of India but did not confer the title of Viceroy.