Question

Which Act is known as the Act for Good Government, enacted in the wake of the Revolt of 1857

• A. Indian Council Act of 1861
• B. Government of India Act of 1919
• C. British Government Act of 1935
• D. Government of India Act of 1858

Hint:

The Government of India Act 1858 ended East India Company rule in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
After the Revolt of 1857, the British Government reorganized the administration of India through an important constitutional act.

Step 1:
The Revolt of 1857 exposed weaknesses in the administration of the East India Company.

Step 2:
To improve administration and establish direct British Crown control over India, the Government of India Act of 1858 was enacted.

Step 3:
The Act transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown and aimed to provide better governance.

Step 4:

• Indian Councils Act 1861 expanded legislative councils.
• Government of India Act 1919 introduced dyarchy.
• Government of India Act 1935 introduced provincial autonomy.

Step 5:
Therefore, the correct answer is Government of India Act of 1858. \[ \boxed{\text{(4) Government of India Act of 1858}} \]