What was the status of India in 1858 following the suppression of the Revolt of 1857 by the British colonial government?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → The British government directly took over the administration from East India Company.
After the Revolt of 1857 was put down, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act, 1858. It ended the rule of the East India Company and transferred the power to govern India to the British Crown:
A member of the British Cabinet, the Secretary of State for India, was made responsible for Indian affairs, with a council to advise him
The Governor-General was given the title of Viceroy, the personal representative of the Crown
Queen Victoria’s Proclamation of 1 November 1858 announced the change and assured the ruling chiefs that their territory would not be annexed