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After the revolt, a member of the British Cabinet was appointed:
AGovernor-General of Bengal
BSecretary of State for India
CChief of the sepoy army
DChief Mayor of Calcutta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Secretary of State for India
1. The British Parliament reorganised Indian government in 1858.
2. A member of the British Cabinet became Secretary of State for India.
3. He was made responsible for all matters of its governance.
_Source: NCERT Class 8 History, 'When People Revolt: 1857 and After' (hess205)_
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