By passing which Act did the British Parliament end the rule of East India Company in India?

Government of India Act of 1857

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Government of India Act of 1858

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Government of India Act of 1947

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Government of India Act of 1919

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The correct option is B Government of India Act of 1858

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1. The charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company’s Monopoly of India trade.

2. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament abolished the East India company altogether and took responsibility of ruling India directly.

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