UPSC Prelims · 2014 · GS Paper I · Q12
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States 2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown 3. To regulate East India Company's trade with India Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (A)1 and 2 only
- (B)2 only
- (C)1 and 3 only
- (D)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Revolt of 1857
Similar questions from other years
- Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813': 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.…2019 · GS Paper I · Q54
- With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883?2003 · GS Paper I · Q135
- With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation based on the union of the…2024 · GS Paper I · Q12
- Match List I Acts of Colonial Government of India) with List II Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II Acts of colonial…2002 · GS Paper I · Q60
- With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.…2019 · GS Paper I · Q74
- Consider the following statements: I. The Charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company’s monopoly of India trade. II. Under the Government of India Act 1858, the British…2006 · GS Paper I · Q26