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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding "Pitts India

    Act 1784: 1. By the Pitt's India Act-1784, the full control of the British Government was established over the works of the Company. 2. Under this Act, the Governors of Madras and Bombay were brought under the Governor General of Bengal. Which of the following statement is/are correct?
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In 1784, Pitt's India Act established full control of the British government over the affairs and administration of the Company. In this Act, for the first time, the Company-ruled area was called the Territory of British Lordship'. The Governor of Bengal was given the designation 'Governor General of Bengal' by the Regulating Act of 1773 AD. Under this arrangement, the governors of Madras and Bombay were subordinated to the governor-general of Bengal.

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