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Which event did not occur as part of the rise of the British Empire under Queen Victoria?
ABetween 1853 and 1880, 2,466,000 emigrants left Britain, many bound for the colonies.
BFrom 1830 to 1870, the sum total of investments abroad by British capitalists had risen from £ 300 billion to £ 800 billion.
CIn 1876, Queen Victoria was named empress of India
DTo save costs and maximize profits, the day-to-day government of India was transferred from Parliament to the private East India Company.
Correct answer
D. To save costs and maximize profits, the day-to-day government of India was transferred from Parliament to the private East India Company.
Explanation
The correct answer is To save costs and maximize profits, the day-to-day government of India was transferred from Parliament to the private East India Company..