What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? (1). To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States (2). To place the Indian administration under the British Crown (3). To regulate East India Company’s trade with India Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 1 and 2 only. On 1st Nov 1858, Lord Canning sent forth royal proclamation in Allahabad that declare that the queen assumed government of India for future policy of British Rule in India. Queen Victoria declares that afterward India will rule in the name of British Monarch by Secretary of State. This description suggests that Queen Victoria’s Proclamation concerns is to reject any intention to annex Indian States and to keep Indian administration under British Crown, which suggests that option A is correct as both statements 1 and 2 satisfies.

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