Question

The crown took the Government of India into its own hands by:

• A. Charter Act 1833
• B. Government of India act 1858
• C. Indian Council Act 1861
• D. Government of India Act 1935

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Government of India act 1858

The Government of India Act 1858 was an Act of the British parliament that transferred the government and territories of the East India Company to the British Crown. The company's rule over British territories in India came to an end and it was passed directly to the British government.