UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank The British Rule and India's Constitutional Development

Consider the following statements with regard to the Queens Proclamation of 1858.

1. Viscount Canning to be the first Viceroy and Governor-General.

2. The British Crown would not venture any territorial extension in India.

3. No religious convictions would be imposed on the Indian subjects.

4. Indians would be equally associated in Crowns administration of India.

Select the code containing the correct statements.

A) 1, 2, 3

B) 1, 3, 4

C) 1, 2, 4

D) 2, 3, 4

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

There was no provision under the Queen's proclamation, for Indians' equal right in Crown's administration.