Multiple choice The transfer of the company's Government to British Crown was done on 1st October, 1857 1st October, 1858 1st October, 1859 1st October, 1860 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Government of India Act was passed on August 2, 1858, and came into effect on October 1, 1858, transferring power from the East India Company to the British Crown. This followed the 1857 revolt.