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Pitt’s India Act was passed in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1773
  2. 1781
  3. 1784
  4. 1858

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1784

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) 1784 📚 Explanation: Pitt's India Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1784 to address the shortcomings of the Regulating Act of 1773. It established a Board of Control in London to supervise the East India Company's civil, military, and revenue affairs. This act significantly increased the British government's control over Indian administration.