Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The British Parliament transferred the powers of the East India company to the British crown in _________.

Options:

1856

1858

1854

1860

Correct Answer:

1858

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2  -1858

The British Parliament transferred the powers of the East India Company to the British Crown through the passage of the Government of India Act 1858. This act is also known as the Act for the Good Government of India or the Crown's Act. It effectively ended the rule of the East India Company in India and transferred the governance of India directly to the British Crown.