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Question

Which of the following Acts transferred the Government of India from East India Company to the Crown ?

  1. Government of India Act 1858
  2. Indian Councils Act 1861
  3. Royal Titles Act 1876
  4. Indian Councils Act 1892

Answer:

Option A: Government of India Act 1858

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Government of India Act 1858”.

The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred the powers of government, territories, and revenues from the East India Company to the British Crown.