Which of the following structural changes was introduced by the Government of India Act 1858 regarding the home government of India in London?

Options:

  • A: The Board of Control was expanded to include Indian representatives nominated by the Crown.
  • B: The Board of Control and the Court of Directors were abolished, vesting their powers in a Secretary of State assisted by a Council of 15 members.
  • C: The Court of Directors was made solely responsible to the British Parliament, bypassing the Board of Control.
  • D: A dual government system was established where the Crown and the East India Company shared equal administrative vetoes.

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