UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Modern Indian History
Question

Which of the following Acts transferred the Government of India from East India Company to the Crown ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Government of India Act 1858

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Government of India Act 1858”.

The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred the powers of government, territories, and revenues from the East India Company to the British Crown.

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