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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.
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उत्तर
Four changes in the administration of the British government:
(i) The power to govern India was transferred from the Company to the British crown.
(ii) The Board of Directors and the Board of Control of India were abolished, and the office of the Secretary of State for India was created. He was to look after the formulation of British policies in India. His salary and allowances were to be paid out of the Indian revenues.
(iii) The Governor-General of India now came to be known as the Viceroy of India. Lord Canning became the first viceroy of the country.
(iv) Appointments to the Civil Services were to be made by open competition under rules made by the Secretary of State.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.
What were the social causes behind the struggle of 1857?
What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
With reference to the British rule in India, mention two economic factors, which became the causes of the First War of Independence, 1857.
The First War of Independence of 1857 was the culmination of peoples’ dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context, discuss about the economic causes.
Several factors led to the Revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain about the discontentment of Sepoys.
State whether the following is true or false:
Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie’s expansionist policies.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Doctrine of Lapse was abolished after the Revolt.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What step was taken by the British to reorganize the army after the Revolt?
What was the immediate cause of the First War of Independence?
