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Under which Act, Board of Control was established?

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

Answer options

  1. Regulating Act, 1773
  2. Settlement Act, 1781
  3. Charter Act, 1813
  4. Pitt’s India Act, 1784

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pitt’s India Act, 1784

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Pitt’s India Act, 1784 The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 was passed to address the shortcomings of the earlier Regulating Act of 1773 and to bring the affairs of the East India Company more directly under the control of the British government. Under this Act, a Board of Control was established to supervise, direct, and control all civil, military, and revenue affairs of the Company in India. This board consisted of the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Secretary of State, and four members of the Privy Council.