Modern History PYQ 524 of 636 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

Queen Victoria was appointed the Empress of India in–

  1. A1858
  2. B1876
  3. C1877
  4. D1885

38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992

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Correct answer: (c) 1877

Explanation

The Royal Titles Act, 1876 was passed by the British Parliament in April, 1876. Under this Act, Queen Victoria was proclaimed the Empress of India at the Delhi Durbar on 1 January, 1877. Similarly, Emperor Edward VII was proclaimed Emperor of India in the year 1903, and George V in the year 1911.

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