Through which of the following acts did the British Crown completely assume the direct administration of British India, bringing an end to the rule of the East India Company? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Through which of the following acts did the British Crown completely assume the direct administration of British India, bringing an end to the rule of the East India Company?
A. Regulating Act of 1773
B. Indian Councils Act 1861
C. Charter Act of 1833
D. Government of India Act 1858
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Following the Revolt of 1857, the Government of India Act 1858 liquidated the East India Company and transferred the governance of India directly to the British Crown.
Explanation:
The Komagata Maru incident occurred in 1914, when a ship carrying Indian immigrants was denied entry to Canada and eventually forced to return to India. Upon arrival, a clash with British police resulted in several deaths.
The All India Muslim League passed its famous 'Lahore Resolution', demanding a separate independent state for Muslims (later known as the Pakistan Resolution), in which year?
Explanation:
Lord Ellenborough, as Governor-General, ordered the return of the sandalwood gates from Ghazni, believed to be from the Somnath temple, after the British victory in Afghanistan in 1842.
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