SSC CHSL Model Paper 2

In 1858 AD, the title of ‘Viceroy’ was added to the office of the GovernorGeneral of India after the revolt of 1857, as per the order of Queen Victoria, Empress of India. Viceroy was paid two and a half lakhs of rupees a year in addition to his other allowances. With the passage of time, the Viceroy was increasingly reduced to a subordinate status in relation to the British Government in matters of policy as well as the execution of policy.