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11951
The dual control system introduced by Pitt’s India Act ended with which later act?
A. Charter Act 1813
B. Government of India Act 1858
C. Act of 1786
D. Charter Act 1833
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After the 1857 revolt, Crown rule replaced all Company authority.
11952
Which authority could override the Court of Directors after Pitt’s India Act?
A. Supreme Court
B. Board of Control
C. Governor-General
D. King of England
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The Board of Control could override political decisions of the Court of Directors.
11953
Pitt’s India Act separated the Company’s functions into:
A. Political and military
B. Trade and agriculture
C. Political and commercial
D. Judicial and legislative
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Political matters were handled by the Board of Control while commerce stayed with the Court of Directors.
11954
Under Pitt’s India Act, the presidencies of Madras and Bombay were:
A. Made independent
B. Abolished
C. Subordinated to the Governor-General
D. Merged
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Their autonomy was reduced and they came directly under the Governor-General.
11955
Pitt’s India Act made the Governor-General accountable to:
A. Parliament directly
B. The Board of Control
C. The Nawab of Bengal
D. The Supreme Court
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The Governor-General had to report political matters to the Board of Control.
11956
How many members were included in the Board of Control?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
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The Board of Control consisted of six members appointed by the British government.
11957
Under Pitt’s India Act, the British Crown gained control over:
A. Company trade
B. Political administration
C. Local courts
D. Religious institutions
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The Crown controlled India's political affairs through the Board of Control.
11958
Which earlier law did Pitt’s India Act seek to improve?
A. Charter Act 1813
B. Regulating Act 1773
C. Act of 1786
D. Indian Councils Act 1861
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Pitt’s India Act was introduced to correct problems created by the Regulating Act.
11959
Pitt’s India Act brought the Company under:
A. Direct Crown rule
B. Judicial independence
C. Government supervision
D. Parliamentary immunity
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The Company was still responsible for administration but supervised by the British government.
11960
What was the main objective of Pitt’s India Act?
A. To expand French influence
B. To regulate trade
C. To assert Crown control over Indian administration
D. To abolish the Company
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The Act ensured British government oversight over the Company’s political activities.
