What is the original name of the Empress of India Act and when was it instituted?
- AThe Royal Titles Act of 1877
- BThe Titles Act of 1875
- CThe Royalty Act of 1876
- DThe Royal Titles Act of 1876
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The Empress of India Act is formally known as the Royal Titles Act 1876. It was passed by the British Parliament under Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, officially recognizing Queen Victoria as the "Empress of India" (Kaiser-i-Hind) with effect from January 1, 1877.