What were the objectives of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)

What was/were the objective/objectives 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

  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 2 only
  4. 1 and 2 only

Answer

The purpose of Queen Victoria's Proclamation, issued in 1858, was to announce that England was assuming control of its Indian colonies, removing them from the administration of the British East India Company.

The correct option is D.