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GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements:

1. The Regulating Act of 1773 formally recognized the British Parliament’s right to control Indian affairs.

2. The Act of 1781 sought to address the ambiguities in the Act of 1773.

3. The Pitt’s India Act was legislated to ensure greater autonomy for the East Indian Company in matters of public administration.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: as the act recognized the control of Parliament over Indian affairs.

Statement 2 is correct: as it sought to address the ambiguities regarding Supreme Court and other jurisdictional issues.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Pitt’s India Act sought to increase parliamentary supervision over the Company. 

Thus, Option A is Correct

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