As per the Parliament Act of 1858?

East India Company was abolished

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Redesignation of Governor General of India as viceroy.

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Secretary of State for India was responsible for administration

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All of above

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The correct option is D All of above
The Government of India Act 1858, marked the beginning of new chapter in the constitutional history of India. The Act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, provided for liquidation of East India Company, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown.

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