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Question: Pitt’s India Act, 1784 was primarily enacted to:

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

Answer options

  1. Grant complete autonomy to the East India Company in its trade affairs.
  2. Establish a system of dual government in British India.
  3. Transfer all administrative powers from the East India Company to the British Crown.
  4. Resolve the financial crisis of the East India Company.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Establish a system of dual government in British India.