GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India Act 1858 was an Act of the British parliament that transferred the government and territories of the East India Company to the British Crown. The company’s rule over British territories in India came to an end and it was passed directly to the British government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850, was a law passed in British India under East India Company rule, that abolished all laws affecting the rights of people converting to another religion or caste.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Edward Stanley who was the 15th Earl of Derby introduced the Government of India Act of 1858.

Detailed explanation-4: -The year 1858 was significant in Indian history. Following the victory of the British forces against the Indian rebels in 1858, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act which effectively transferred the power of the East India Company directly to the British Crown.