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Pitt’s India Act subordinated the Presidencies of Madras and Bombay to Bengal in matters of:
The Act deprived Bombay and Madras of their independent powers and gave Calcutta (Bengal) greater control over them in matters of war, revenue, and diplomacy.
11882
What power did the Governor General gain regarding voting in the Council under Pitt’s India Act?
The Governor General was given the right of a casting vote. In case the members present were equally divided in opinion, the Governor General could use this vote to decide the matter.
11883
One of the three members of the Governor General's Council was required to be:
The Act reduced the number of members in the Governor General’s Council from four to three to strengthen the Governor General's position and facilitate decision-making.
11885
Under Pitt’s India Act, who represented the Crown in the system of dual control?
In the dual control system, the British Crown was represented by the Board of Control, while the East India Company was represented by the Court of Directors.
11886
Who served as the President of the Board of Control?
The Secretary of State was designated as the President of the Board of Control, effectively making a British Cabinet minister the head of Indian political affairs.
11887
How many members constituted the Board of Control established by Pitt’s India Act?
The Board of Control consisted of six members: the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Secretary of State, and four Privy Councillors nominated by the King.
11888
What was the name of the body created in England to supervise the affairs of India under Pitt’s India Act?
The Act created a 'Board of Commissioners for the Affairs of India', commonly known as the Board of Control, to supervise the civil, military, and revenue affairs of the Company.
11889
Pitt’s India Act of 1784 differentiated which two functions of the East India Company for the first time?
For the first time, the Act distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company. The Court of Directors managed commercial activities, while the Board of Control managed political affairs.
11890
Which system of government was established by Pitt’s India Act of 1784?
The Act established a system of Dual Control or Joint Government in India, shared between the British Crown (represented by the Board of Control) and the British East India Company (represented by the Court of Directors).
