Question

Which of the following Acts made the Governor-General of India the Viceroy of India?

• A. Government of India Act, 1858
• B. Government of India Act, 1935
• C. Government of India Act, 1919
• D. Indian Councils Act, 1909

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Government of India Act, 1858

The Government of India Act of 1858 made the Governor-General of India the Viceroy of India. This act transferred the powers of government from the East India Company to the British Crown. Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India. The act transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues from the East India company to the British Crown. The act changed the designation of the Governor General of India to that of Viceroy of India. The viceroy was the dir hi ect representative of the British crown in India. The Board of Control and Court of Directors.got abolished and thus the system of double government came to an end. The secretary of state came inti existence who has complete authority and control over Indian administration. He was responsible to the British parliament. A 15 member council headed by the Secretary of state was also established to assist the secretary of state for India.