(a) (i) Queen Victoria Proclamation declared that the British Government would not annex the Indian states. 

(ii) The rights of the princes and rulers were reduced and their military forces were limited, their continual existence was guaranteed. 

(iii) Doctrine of Lapse was abolished and right to adoption was recognized. 

(b) 

(i) The First War of Independence roused national feelings and paved the way for the rise of the National Movement. 

(ii) The sacrifices of great Indian leaders and general people served as the source of inspiration for the struggle for freedom and served as the source of inspiration for the rise of the National Movement. 

(iii) Due to the First War of Independence the Indian people realised that unless they wake up from the slumber and work with the feeling of self respect, unity, freedom and nationalism the country will remain under foreign, this realization rise the nationalistic feelings.

(c) Due to First War of Independence the following changes in the administrative set up of the British territories were introduced: 

1. The right of rule was transferred to British Government from the East India Company. 

2. British Government had lost faith in Indian soldiers, all important posts in army were given to British officers. 

3. The Board of Directors of the East India Company had abolished and the responsibility of Government of India was passed on to a separate ministers known as the Secretary of State for India.

4. The Governor General was ma