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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT OF 1858
↳ This act was enacted in the wake of the 1857 rebellion.
↳ Now onwards India is governed by the name of the British Queen.
↳ It is known as the Act for the Good Government of India.
↳ It designated the Governor-General of India as the "Viceroy of India".
• The Viceroy is the direct representative of the British Crown.
• Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India.
↳ It Ended the system of double government.
↳ Created a new office called Secretary of State for India.
• It contains a member of the British cabinet.
• A 15-member Council of India was formed to assist him.