The Government of India Act was passed in _________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1858
- The United Kingdom Parliament passed an act known as the Government of India Act 1858. It was passed on 2 August 1858.
Major provisions of the Government of India Act, 1858:
- India was made a direct British colony by the Government of India Act 1858.
- Control of the Court of Directors and the Board of the East British India Company was abolished.
- The power of the Company and the Court of Directors were transferred to Lord Stanley, Secretary of State for India.