After the 1857 War, control of India passed from the East India Company to whom?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy War of Independence 1857 question asks: After the 1857 War, control of India passed from the East India Company to whom? The correct choice is A. The British Crown. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. The British Crown ✓
- B. The Mughal Emperor
Why not B: “The Mughal Emperor” does not fit this question. The answer is The British Crown.
- C. The Governor-General only
Why not C: “The Governor-General only” does not fit this question. The answer is The British Crown.
- D. The Muslim League
Why not D: “The Muslim League” does not fit this question. The answer is The British Crown.
Correct answer
A. The British Crown
Explanation
The British Crown (option A) is the accepted answer to “After the 1857 War, control of India passed from the East India Company to whom”. Option B (The Mughal Emperor) does not fit this question. Option C (The Governor-General only) does not fit this question. Option D (The Muslim League) does not fit this question. For this War of Independence 1857 question, the accepted answer is The British Crown.
Source: History of Pakistan and India
Tags: 1857 War, British Crown
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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