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11981
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Regulating Act?
A. Creation of a Supreme Court
B. Appointment of a Governor-General
C. Creation of Board of Control
D. Regulation of Company servants
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The Board of Control was introduced later by Pitt’s India Act, not by the Regulating Act.
11982
The Regulating Act sought to curb corruption among:
A. British merchants
B. Company servants in India
C. Indian zamindars
D. French traders
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British Company servants were frequently accused of corruption and misuse of authority.
11983
Which scandal involving Company officials influenced the passing of the Regulating Act?
A. Dual government controversy
B. Black Hole incident
C. Maratha treaty case
D. Mysore espionage case
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Corruption under the dual system of administration in Bengal brought criticism on the Company.
11984
Which financial condition of the East India Company prompted the Regulating Act?
A. Profit surplus
B. Trade expansion
C. Debt and bankruptcy
D. Excessive competition
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The EIC was nearly bankrupt, pushing Parliament to intervene.
11985
Decisions under the Regulating Act were made based on:
A. Governor-General’s sole authority
B. Majority vote in the council
C. British Parliament’s approval
D. King’s approval
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The Governor-General could be overruled by a majority of the council.
11986
The Governor-General of Bengal was assisted by how many councillors?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
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A council of four members assisted the Governor-General in decision-making.
11987
Which presidency was placed under the authority of the Governor-General of Bengal?
A. Madras
B. Bombay
C. Both Madras and Bombay
D. Only Calcutta
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Both Madras and Bombay presidencies were subordinated to the Bengal Governor-General.
11988
Which body was given significant supervisory power under the Regulating Act?
A. The Board of Control
B. The British Parliament
C. The Crown
D. The Nawab of Bengal
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The Act allowed Parliament to oversee the Company’s affairs for the first time.
11989
The Regulating Act strengthened British control over which company?
A. Dutch East India Company
B. French East India Company
C. East India Company
D. British African Company
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The Act restricted the autonomy of the East India Company in India.
11990
Which Chief Justice was appointed to the Supreme Court of Calcutta?
A. Elijah Impey
B. Harrington
C. Edward Hyde
D. James Stephen
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Sir Elijah Impey served as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Calcutta.
