JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) 2022 — Q120 Solved Answer with Explanation

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Question

The British Parliament took away the power to govern India from East India Company after the Revolt of 1857. The title of the Empress of India was assumed by:

  1. A. Queen Margaret
  2. B. Queen Elizabeth
  3. C. Queen Isabella
  4. D. Queen Victoria (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Queen Victoria

Detailed Solution & Explanation

After the suppression of the Great Revolt of 1857 (First War of Indian Independence), the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act, 1858, which transferred governance of India from the East India Company to the British Crown. Queen Victoria became the sovereign ruler of India. In 1876, Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli introduced the Royal Titles Act, and Queen Victoria formally assumed the title "Empress of India" on January 1, 1877 -- celebrated at the grand Imperial Assemblage (Delhi Durbar) held in Delhi.