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Indian Polity (CDS) Evolution and Features of Constitution

Which of the following statements relating to the Government of India Act, 1858 is/are correct?

1. The British Crown assumed sovereignty over India from the East India Company.

2. The British Parliament enacted the first statute for the governance of India under the direct rule of the British.

3. This Act was dominated by the principle of absolute imperial control without any popular participation in the administration of the country.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

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Explanation:

Government of India Act 1858 provided that India was to be governed directly and in the name of the crown. The office of secretary of state was vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration, thus he was now the political head of the India. There was no separation of power, and all the authority for the governance of India, civil and military, executive and legislative was vested in the Governor-General-inCouncil responsible to the Secretary of State.