India 1857-1914

Question 1

Give four administrative points of India’s administration and how they were controlled?

Answer 1

Viceroy ruled India with a Legislative Council of 5 who held responsible for finance, law, army, economy and home affairs.- Viceroy relied on 565 Princely States who’s support was essential.- Basic functions of officials were collection of taxes and maintaining order.

Question 2

Give three factors of India’s defence?

Answer 2

1857 they mutiny showed India could not be taken for granted. Britain only had 40,000 troops.- 62/74 Bengali regiments disbanded.