INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 2 only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is 1 and 2 only. Queen Victoria’s proclamation of 1858 aimed at ending the rule of the company and transferring all the powers to the British crown after the 1857 revolt. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the aftermath of the rebellion, Queen Victoria passed a proclamation in 1858 which assured Indians that the British government would place the material and moral welfare of Indians as its primary concern. The proclamation declared that Indians were British subjects and would be protected under British law.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under this Act, the rule of the East India Company was liquidated and passed on to the British Crown. The surveillance including the Board of Control and the Court of Directors were discarded by this Act. More items

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