Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of the Government of India Act of 1858?

1. I. The Act is also called an 'Act of Good Governance.
2. II. The power to control the Indian Territory was vested in the Queen.

• A. 2 മാത്രം
• B. 1 മാത്രം
• C. ഇവയെല്ലാം
• D. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ഇവയെല്ലാം

The correct statements regarding the Government of India Act of 1858 are: The Act is also called an "Act for the Better Government of India". The power to control the Indian Territory was vested in the Queen. The Act of 1858 was known as an Act for the Better Government of India. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Great Britain. The Act was given royal assent on 2nd August 1858 but was commenced on 1st November 1858. The Act was applicable to the territories under direct British control as well as the Princely State who had to accept the suzerainty of the British Crown. The Act of 1858 was related to the power transfer from East India Company to the British Crown. The act abolished the dual government of the Pitts India Act.