The famous revolt of 1857 brought various changes in British Administration of India and the immedia...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

The famous revolt of 1857 brought various changes in British Administration of India and the immediate change was the enactment of ‘Act of Parliament 1858’. Consider the following statements w.r.t ‘Act of Parliament 1858’-

1. The Secretary of State for India was given the powers that were previously wielded by the directors of Company and Board of control

2. Thus the ultimate power over Indian Administration remained with Secretary of State.

Select the correct statement/s

Only 1

Only 2

Both

None

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Explanation:

First statement is correct. The secretary of State was a member of the British Cabinet and as such was responsible to Parliament. Thus the ultimate power over India remained with British Parliament not Secretary of State.