Question

The British Parliament passed a new act in 1858. What was the objective of this act?

• A. To send more military troops to India.
• B. To grant pardon to the rebels of 1857.
• C. To transfer power from the East India Company to the British crown.
• D. To punish the rebels of 1857.

Answer 1

The correct option is C To transfer power from the East India Company to the British crown.

The British Parliament passed a new act in 1858 to transfer power from the East India Company to the British crown.