. Which of the following statements about the Act of 1858 is/are correct? 1. It put an end to the rule of the Company and British Government in India was controlled by the British Crown. 2. After this Act, a minister of the British Government called the ‘Secretary of State’ was made responsible for the Government in India. 3. Governor-General was given the title of Viceroy 4. Company didn’t follow the Act and they revolted against the kings. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Immersive Reader (1 Point)
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In August 1858, the British parliament passed an act that set an end to the rule of the company. The control of the British government in India was transferred to the British crown. At this time, Victoria was the queen of Britain. The supreme body in Britain was the British parliament to which the British government was responsible. All activities of the British government were however, carried out in the name of the monarch. A minister of the British government, called the secretary of state, was made responsible for the government of India. As the British government was responsible to parliament, the supreme body for India also was the British parliament. The British Governor-General of India was now also given the title of viceroy which means the representative of the monarch.