SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

When was the Secretary of State for India made responsible for the Government of British India by bringing about changes in the Home Government?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 1858.

The Secretary of State for India was made responsible for the Government of British India by the Government of India Act 1858. This Act was enacted following the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and marked a significant shift in governance. It established the position of Secretary of State for India, who was given direct control over the administration of British India, transferring the responsibilities from the East India Company to the British Crown.