- To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States.
- To place the Indian administration under the British Crown.
- 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
30. Answer: (a)
The assumption of the Government of India by the sovereign of Great Britain was announced by Lord Canning at a durbar at Allahabad in the ‘Queen’s Proclamation’ issued on November 1, 1858.
O The era of annexations and expansion had ended, and the British promised to respect the dignity and rights of the native princes. (Statement 1 is correct)
O The direct responsibility for the administration of the country was assumed by the British Crown and Company rule was abolished. (Statement 2 is correct)
O The Governor-General acquired the additional title of ‘Viceroy’.
O It proclaimed the end of an era of the East India Company’s rule. (Statement 3 is not correct)
O People of India were promised freedom of religion without interference from British officials.
O The proclamation announced pardon to Indians who had taken part in the Revolt of 1857 against the British. Elimination technique: Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858) proclaimed the end of an era of the East India Company’s rule and not to regulate hence statement 3 is not correct.
