State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt

National Movement: 1857-1917 (10)

State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt.

Answer

  1. End of Company’s rule and the power transferred to the Crown.
  2. Company’s Board of Control and the Court of Directors were abolished.
  3. The Secretary of State to be assisted by the Indian Council of 15 members.
  4. Appointments to the Civil Service to be made by open competition under rules made by the Secretary of State.
  5. The Viceroy took over the administration of the British Government in India.
  6. Salary and allowance were to be found out of revenue of India.
  7. The Governor General received the additional title of Viceroy.
  • Exam Year: 2018