India came directly under the British empire by ………… / » Modern Indian History (1857 to the present) solved MCQs / By admin Question: India came directly under the British empire by ………… A. victorian proclamation B. act of 1813 C. act of 1909 D. act of 1919. Answer» a. victorian proclamation Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India.