Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is: (c) Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation:
The Government of India Act, 1858 was enacted in response to the Revolt of 1857, which exposed the administrative inefficiencies of the British East India Company.
The Government of India Act, 1858 was enacted in response to the Revolt of 1857, which exposed the administrative inefficiencies of the British East India Company.
This Act abolished the Company’s rule and transferred administrative control of India directly to the British Crown.
Information Booster:
• Created the post of Secretary of State for India with full authority.
• Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India.
• The Viceroy of India became the highest British official in the Indian subcontinent.
• Created the post of Secretary of State for India with full authority.
• Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India.
• The Viceroy of India became the highest British official in the Indian subcontinent.
Additional Information:
• Pitt's India Act (1784) – Established dual control between the British Government and East India Company.
• Government of India Act, 1935 – Provided provincial autonomy and proposed a federal structure.
• Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) – Introduced separate electorates and expanded councils.
• Pitt's India Act (1784) – Established dual control between the British Government and East India Company.
• Government of India Act, 1935 – Provided provincial autonomy and proposed a federal structure.
• Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) – Introduced separate electorates and expanded councils.
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