Which of the following acts changed the designation of head of the Indian Government from Governor General to Viceroy?

Act of 1919

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Act of 1909

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Act of 1858

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Act of 1897

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The correct option is C Act of 1858
The Government of India Act 1858 , changed the designation of head of the Indian Government from Governor General to Viceroy. The Act known as the Act for the Good Government of India , provided for liquidation of East India Company, and transferred the powers of government , territories and revenues to the British Crown. The Secretary of State for India was a cabinet minister in the British Government while his agent in India was the Governor General in India. The Governor General of India was responsible for administration of the country. Along with this , a new office of Viceroy was created to work as a diplomat to parley with the princely states.Viceroy was made responsible to secretary of state for India. Viceroy was to be a direct representative of the British Crown in India.

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