Question

With reference to the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1858, which of these statements is not true?

• A. It declared that British government wouldn't interfere in local religious issues.
• B. It brought all remaining independent Indian territories under direct British control.
• C. It allowed Indians to be considered for jobs in the British government.
• D. It restructured the army by reducing the number of Indians holding high ranks.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It brought all remaining independent Indian territories under direct British control.

Through the Government of India Act of 1858, Lord Canning brought the policy of ‘perpetual support for native princes’. According to this policy, as long as the princes remained loyal to the British government, they were free to adopt any heir. This decision made it possible for more than 560 princely states to remain intact throughout the period of British rule.