Question
Download Solution PDFThrough an Act passed in which year was the post of Governor-General removed and a new post of Viceroy got created during British rule in India?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1858Key Points
- By the Government of India Act 1858, Governor General received the title of Viceroy.
- He represented Secretary of State and was assisted by an Executive Council, which consisted of high officials of the Government.
Additional Information
- India's rule came directly under British Crown.
- The administration was to be run by Her Majesty, through the Secretary of State for India, assisted by the Council of India
- The court of Directors and Board of control were abolished.
- The council of India was an advisory body, with the secretary of state as its Chairman.
- This act made India a direct colony of the British Crown.
- Council of India had 15 members, 8 appointed by the Crown and 7 elected by the Court of Directors.
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