Question

The transfer of the East India Company's Government to the British Crown was proclaimed by Queen Victoria just after 'Sepoy Mutiny'. It was declared on _______________.

• A. 1 October, 1857
• B. 1 October, 1858
• C. 1 October, 1859
• D. 1 December, 1859

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 October, 1858

• On 1 October, 1858 the transfer of the East India Company's Government to the British Crown was proclaimed in India by Queen Victoria just after 'Sepoy Mutiny'.
• The name of Governor General was changed to Viceroy who will be directly responsible to the British Parliament. Lord Canning became the last Governor General and 1st Viceroy of India.