Q. After the revolt of 1857, via the Government of India Act 1858, the Crown had assumed the direct responsibility for the Government of India. By this act, all legislative, administrative and Financial Powers came to be concentrated in which among the following?
Answer: Secretary of State for India and his council
Notes: The post of the Secretary of State for India was created by the Government of India Act 1858 when the East India Company's rule in Bengal ended. India (Except for the Princely States), was brought under the direct administration of the Government.
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