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    Question

    The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 was significant because

    it:
    A Established the Supreme Court in Calcutta. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ended the Company's monopoly over tea trade. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Introduced the Portfolio system. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is (b) Distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company. • The Act separated Company’s trade and governance roles. • Political control was placed under British oversight. • Strengthened state control over Company rule.

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