War of Independence 1857 MCQs with Answers

Under the new law passed by the British Parliament in, the Governor General of India received the designation of Viceroy.

• A.1857
• B.1862
• C.1861
• D.1858

The affairs of East India Company came into hands of British crown under:

• A.Government of India Act 1858
• B.Regulating Act 1773
• C.Pitt's India Act 1784
• D.Charter Act 1833

Which act replaced the Governor General with the Viceroy of India?

• A.Government of India Act, 1858
• B.Government of India Act, 1935
• C.Indian Councils Act, 1861
• D.Charter Act, 1853

India came under the direct rule of the British Crown through the:

• A.Introduction of Government of India Act 1858
• B.Introduction of Indian Councils Act 1861
• C.Introduction of Royal Titles Act 1876
• D.Introduction of Indian Councils Act 1892

In which year did Charles John Canning become the first Viceroy of India?

• A.1857
• B.1856
• C.1861
• D.1858

Who became the first Viceroy of India after the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858?

• A.Lord Curzon
• B.Lord Dalhousie
• C.Lord Canning
• D.Lord Mountbatten

After 1857 which language was declared an official language in India?

• A.Persian, along with English
• B.Urdu, along with English
• C.Sanskrit, along with English
• D.Hindi, along with English

British ruled India directly for?

• A.75 years
• B.100 years
• C.90 years
• D.120 years