What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858) ?

Q. What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858) ?

1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States

2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown

3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (a) 1 and 2 only