By the Act of 1858, India was to be governed __________.
A
By the Company
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B
In the name of the Crown
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C
By a Board of Directors
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D
In the name of Governor-General of India
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Solution
The correct option is B In the name of the Crown In August 1858, the British parliament passed the Government of India of act 1858 that set an end to the rule of the company. The control of the British government in India was transferred to the British crown. Extensive powers were given to the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs and the Indian Council consisted of 15 members. The Council was made to assist him but only had an advisory role.