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Q: In which year the administration of India was handed over to the British monarch by the proclamation of Queen Victoria?
  • A. 1842
  • B. 1858
  • C. 1864
  • D. 1887
Correct Answer: Option B - After the revolution of 1857, in August 1858 the rule of the East India Company was abolished by the British Parliament by passing an act and control of power of India was handed over to the British Emperor. By this act, the Governor-General of India came to be called as Viceroy that is representative of the British monarch.
B. After the revolution of 1857, in August 1858 the rule of the East India Company was abolished by the British Parliament by passing an act and control of power of India was handed over to the British Emperor. By this act, the Governor-General of India came to be called as Viceroy that is representative of the British monarch.

Explanations:

After the revolution of 1857, in August 1858 the rule of the East India Company was abolished by the British Parliament by passing an act and control of power of India was handed over to the British Emperor. By this act, the Governor-General of India came to be called as Viceroy that is representative of the British monarch.