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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 54

India came directly under the rule of the British Crown in the year ______ A. 1857 B. 1858 C. 1859 D. 1856

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

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Answer: (B) B

Explanation

After the Revolt of 1857, the Government of India Act 1858 ended East India Company rule and transferred India directly to the British Crown. Queen Victoria's Proclamation of 1 November 1858 announced it.