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प्रश्न
The great outbreak of 1857 brought about important changes in the character of Indian Administration and the future development of the country. In this context discuss about the changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.
Or
“The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced for reaching results in India’s struggle for freedom”. In this context, explain about the reorganization of Army.
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उत्तर
Changes introduced in the administrative set-up:
- The war ended the East India Company’s rule in India and brought the Indian Empire under the direct control of the British Crown. Queen Victoria became the Empress of India.
- The Act of 1858 abolished the Company’s Board of Control and the Board of Directors. All their powers were transferred to a Cabinet Minister, known as the Secretary of State. He was to be advised by a council consisting of 15 members.
- The designation of the Governor-General was changed to Viceroy. It was his duty to run the Indian Administration on behalf of the Crown. He was under the control of the Secretary of State for India.
- It was decided that appointments to the civil service were to be made by open competition under rules made by the Secretary of State and the Council.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several change in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt.
Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.
The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced far reaching results. Explain the Rise of Nationalism, with reference to the great uprising.
Discuss about the growing unemployment under the British caused due to the 1857 revolt.
Numerous causes were at work in causing the great upsurge of 1857. With reference to this statement, explain the laws that interfered with the religious customs of the people.
In the context of 1857 revolt, discuss about the subordination of Indian economy to British interests.
Fill in the blank:
The Revolt of 1857 started as a _______ of the sepoys.
Choose the correct answer:
When ________ was annexed, the estates of the zamindars and talukdars were confiscated by the British.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What happened to the nawab’s army when Awadh was annexed?
Answer the following question:
How were the economic policies of the British responsible for the Revolt of 1857?
