Which of the following statements relating to the Government of India Act, 1858 is/are correct? 1. The British Crown assumed sovereignty over India from the Eas

Question

Which of the following statements relating to the Government of India Act, 1858 is/are correct?
1. The British Crown assumed sovereignty over India from the East India Company.
2. The British Parliament enacted the first statute for the governance of India under the direct rule of the British.
3. This Act was dominated by the principle of absolute imperial control without any population participation in the administration of the country.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

(D) 1 and 3

Answer

(A) 1 and 2

Answer

(B) Only 2

Answer

(C) 1, 2 and 3