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Consider the following statements regarding Act of 1858:

1. Power transferred from company to British.
2. India council was created to advise secretary of State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
4. Both 1 and 2 are correct

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

  • The Act of 1858 was known as an Act for the Better Government of India.
  • The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Great Britain.
  • The Act was given royal assent on 2nd August 1858 but was commenced on 1st November 1858.
  • The Act was applicable to the territories under direct British control as well as the Princely State who had to accept the suzerainty of the British Crown.
  • The Act of 1858 was related to the power transfer from East India Company to the British Crown.
  • The act abolished the dual government of the Pitts India Act.
  • The act also abolished the doctrine of lapse.
  • The first secretary of State for India was Lord Stanley and the first Governor-general and Viceroy of India was Lord Canning.
  • The East India Company was liquidated.

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