Question

Which of the following is NOT the provision of the Government of India Act, 1858?

• A. Law Member was made a full member of the Executive Council of the Governor General.
• B. Board of Control and Court of Directors were abolished.
• C. Armed forces of the company were transferred to the Crown.
• D. The 'Governor General of India' designation was changed to the 'Viceroy of India'.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Law Member was made a full member of the Executive Council of the Governor General.

The provision that is NOT part of the Government of India Act, 1858 is: Law Member was made a full member of the Executive Council of the Governor General. The Revolt of 1857 served as a jolt to the British government. There was widespread resentment against the company in Britain as the policies of the company were blamed for the revolt. Queen Victoria, who was the monarch of Britain, also became the sovereign of British territories in India, with the title “Empress of India” as a result of this Act