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Q. Which of the following act created the Board of Control to manage the political affairs?

[A] Regulating act 1773

[B] Amending act 1781

[C] Pitts India act 1784

[D] Act of 1786

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Pitts India Act 1784 allowed the Court of Directors to manage the commercial affairs, but created a new body called Board of Control to manage the political affairs. Thus, it established a system of double government.

Source: Laxmikanth

Q. Which of the following act created the Board of Control to manage the political affairs?

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