In which year did the Straits Settlements come under direct British control as a Crown colony?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1867
- Step 1: Set up in 1826 under the East India Company, the Straits Settlements passed to the British Raj in 1858 and became a Crown colony under direct British control in 1867. Answer: 1867. Why not the others: 1896, 1874 and 1826 don't fit.
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