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    Question

    Which act of the British Parliament led to the creation

    of the title 'Viceroy' in India?
    A Pitts India Act, 1784 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Charters Act, 1813 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Charters Act, 1833 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Government of India Act, 1858 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The title of 'Viceroy' was introduced by the Government of India Act of 1858. This act transferred the administration from the East India Company to the British Crown, upgrading the Governor General to Viceroy, indicating a direct representation of the monarch in India.

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