Question
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How did the British consolidate their control over India after the Revolt of 1857 ?
1
By transfer of powers of the East India company to the British crown for a more responsible management of Indian affairs.
2
By recruiting more soldiers from Awadh, Bihar, Central India and South India.
3
By making policies to protect the landless and peasants.
4
By appeasement and safeguarding property rights.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Modern India: Colonial Rule & Freedom Struggle
Topic: Revolt of 1857 & Its Aftermath
Correct Answer
Option A
Explanation
Option 1 is the correct answer because the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown marked a significant shift in the governance of India, which was a direct consequence of the Revolt of 1857. This transfer was formalized through the Government of India Act 1858, which effectively ended the rule of the East India Company and brought India under the direct control of the British…Read More
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