2018 · Q61
Which of the following statements relating to the Government of India Act, 1858 is/are correct?
- 1The British Crown assumed sovereignty over India from the East India Company.
- 2The British Parliament enacted the first statute for the governance of India under the direct rule of the British.
- 3This Act was dominated by the principle of absolute imperial control without any popular participation in the administration of the country.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
The Government of India Act 1858 transferred sovereignty over India from the East India Company to the British Crown, so statement 1 is true. It was the first statute enacted for the direct government of India by the British Crown, so statement 2 is true. It placed India under the absolute imperial control of the Secretary of State and the Crown, without any association of Indians in legislation, so statement 3 is true. All three statements are correct.