Q51
The Company lost all its administrative powers__________
A.
By the Government of India Act of 1658
B.
By the Government of India Act of 1758
C.
By the Government of India Act of 1858
AnswerD.
By the Government of India Act of 1958
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
British Parliament brought the Government of India Act, 1858, which made the following changes:i. Transferred powers from the East India Company to the Crown.
ii. A member of British Parliament was made secretary of state of India to exercise powers on behalf of the Crown and was responsible to the British Parliament.
iii. The Governor General for India was provided with an Executive Council, whose decision he was empowered to override.