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When did the British Govt. start ruling India directly?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. After the Battle of Plassey
  2. After the Battle of Panipat
  3. After the war of Mysore
  4. After Sepoy Munity

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: After Sepoy Munity

Explanation: The correct answer is D. After Sepoy Munity. The British Government started ruling India directly after the Revolt of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. Before this, India was ruled by the British East India Company. But after the revolt, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act, 1858, which transferred power from the Company to the British Crown.