Question
GSEasyPrelims 2014Modern History

What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?

  1. To disclaim any intention to annex the 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.

Explanation

Queen Victoria's Proclamation aimed to appease Indian rulers following the Sepoy Mutiny (Rebellion of 1857).

Statement 1 is correct: Disclaiming annexation assured them their territories wouldn't be taken over.

Statement 2 is correct: The proclamation did indeed transfer power from the East India Company to the British Crown by appointing a Viceroy to oversee administration in India and to report to the Queen directly.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Regulating trade wasn't a primary focus of the proclamation, as the East India Company was free to trade in India under the Free Trade Policy, but without a monopoly.

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