Question

What were the major changes brought by the British in governance after 1857?

• A. Doctrine of Lapse was abolished.
• B. British started to respect the customary and social practices of Indians.
• C. A new department was set up at England under a cabinet minister (Secretary of India) to look into governance in India.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Major policy changes were adopted by the British after the 1857 rebellion to gain the trust of Indians. The Doctrine of Lapse was abolished, the Indian culture was respected more, and the East India Company was replaced by the Council of India.