Question

The Governor-General of India was proclaimed as the
act of 1858.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The Government of India Act 1833 converted the title into "governor-general of India". The title "viceroy and governor-general" was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.