Q. Which of the following was/were feature/s of “Pitt’s India Act 1784”?
1.It distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company.
2.It created a new body called the Board of Control to manage political affairs.
3.It empowered the Board of Control to supervise and direct all operations of the civil and military government or revenues of the British possessions in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The features of Pitt’s India Act, 1784 were as follows:
- It distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company.
- It allowed the Court of Directors to manage the commercial affairs, but created a new body called the Board of Control to manage the political affairs. Thus, it established a system of double government.
- It empowered the Board of Control to supervise and direct all operations of the civil and military government or revenues of the British possessions in India.
Source: Laxmikanth
Discover more from Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus and Materials For Aspirants
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
