INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pitt's India Act, 1784?

1. It led to formation of Board of Control to guide and control the work of Court of Directors.

2. It subordinated the Bombay and Madras Presidency to Bengal in questions of war, diplomacy and revenue.

3. Company retained its monopoly over trade in China but lost its monopoly over trade in India except for tea.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. It established six commissioners for the affairs of India, popularly known as the Board of Control, including two Cabinet ministers. The board of Control was to guide and control the work of the Court of Directors and the Government of India.

Statement 2 is correct. The Act clearly subordinated the Bombay and Madras Presidencies to Bengal in all questions of war, diplomacy and revenues.

Statement 3 is incorrect because company retained it's monopoly of both India and china in this act, this statement is true for Charter Act of 1813

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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