With reference to the Government of India Act of 1858, consider the following statements: 1. It abolished the East India Company and transferred the administration of India to the British Crown. 2. It created the office of Secretary of State for India, who was a member of the British Cabinet. 3. It introduced constitutional reforms in the governance structure of India at the provincial level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Government of India Act of 1858 was passed after the Revolt of 1857 and abolished the Company rule, transferring all powers to Her Majesty, i.e., the British Crown.
A new office of Secretary of State for India was established with full authority over Indian administration and direct responsibility to the British Parliament.
The act primarily reformed administrative machinery in England and did not bring any substantial changes to the provincial governance system in India.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)