Which of the following administrative changes were introduced after Revolt of 1857?
1. The crown assumed the power to govern through the viceroy.
2. A process of decentralization initiated.
3. Indians were to be included in important and strategic locations and branches of Army.
4. Approach toward educated Indian was softened.
Codes:
2 only
The Act of Better Government of India, 1858 transferred the power to govern from East India company to British crown. Now the power to govern was to be exercised through secretary of state who was to be a member of British cabinet and would be assisted by 15 council members answerable to British parliament.
The Indian council Act 1861 returned legislative power to provinces of Madras and Bombay which had been taken away in 1833. Later legislative councils were established in other provinces. Hence provincial decentralization started.
Indian were excluded from all position mentioned in statements hence it is incorrect.
The emerging middle class nationalist leadership was analyzing the exploitative. Colonial character of British rule and demanding Indian participation in administration. At this point hostility toward educated Indians were increased.