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Question

The Government of India Act, 1858, transferred the powers of the East India Company to:

  1. The British Parliament
  2. The Indian National Congress
  3. The Viceroy of India
  4. The Secretary of State for India

Answer:

Option A: The British Parliament

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The British Parliament”.

The Government of India Act, 1858, transferred the powers of the East India Company to the British Crown, and the administration of India came directly under the British Parliament.