Which of the following did not take place during the expansion of the British Empire under Queen Victoria's reign?

Show Answers

Between 1853 and 1880, approximately 2,466,000 people emigrated from Britain, many heading to colonial territories.Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in the year 1876.To reduce expenses and increase profits, the administration of India was handed over from Parliament to the private East India Company.From 1830 to 1870, British investors increased their overseas investments from £300 million to £800 million.None of the above.

Explanation

Option C is incorrect because, in reality, the governance of India was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown and Parliament, not the other way around. The East India Company initially managed India, but after the Revolt of 1857, Parliament assumed direct control to ensure better administration. All other options correctly describe events during Queen Victoria's reign.