Question

    To whom were the powers of the Board of Control and the Court of Directors transferred by the Act of 1858?

    A The Secretary of State Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Parliament Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Viceroy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Commander-in-Chief Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 1858 Government of India Act transferred authority from the East India Company to the Secretary of State for India, making Indian administration accountable directly to the British Crown.

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