History & Civics
An Act for the Better Government of India that transferred the Government of India from the Company to the British Crown was passed in the year:
- 1857
- 1858
- 1859
- 1860
Related Questions
Which of the following statements is Wrong regarding the Doctrine of Lapse?
- This Doctrine was introduced by Lord Wellesley.
- The Doctrine supported Governor-General's policy of annexations.
- The Doctrine meant that when ruler of a dependent State died without a heir, the State passed back to the English Company.
- The prominent States to fall victim to the Doctrine were Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur.
………….. announced that the successors of Bahadur Shah could not use Imperial titles?
- Lord Canning
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Ripon
Which of the following statements is Wrong regarding the consequences of the First War of Independence, 1857?
- The War ended East India Company's rule in India.
- Queen Victoria declared in her Proclamation of 1858 that the British Government would not annex the Indian States.
- All key positions in the Army were reserved exclusively for the Indians
- The British Government adopted the policy of 'Divide and Rule'.
The General Service Enlistment Act implied that soldiers:
- would not be given promotion.
- would have to travel overseas to fight.
- would be given less salaries
- would not given extra allowances