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The following is a provision under the Government of India Act 1858. The East India Company’s Court of Directors was replaced by a Secretary of State. He was to be assisted by a Council of ____ members who were experts in Indian affairs. Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

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Solution

The correct option is C 15
The British Parliament passed the Government of India Act of 1858 that ended the Company Rule. It made Queen Victoria as the administrative head for the colony of India. A Secretary of State replaced the East India Company’s Court of Directors. He was to be assisted by a Council of 15 members who were experts in Indian affairs.

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