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Which act of British Parliament transferred the powers of the East India Company to British Crown?

A

Charter Act, 1853

B

Charter Act, 1835

C

Govt of India Act, 1858

D

Charter Act, 1818

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The Government of India Act 1858, marked the beginning of a new chapter in the constitutional history of India. The Act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, provided for liquidation of East India Company, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown.
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