Question
Download Solution PDFThe Pitts India Act of distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the British East India Company.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1784
Key Points:
- Pitt's India act of 1784 was passed to separate the commercial and political functions of the Company.
- Pitt’s India act of 1784 created a new body named the Board of control which manages the political affairs.
- Commercial affairs were managed by the Court of Directors.
- By this act, the British government was given supreme control over the company's affairs and its administration in India.
- The governor general council's strength was reduced to 3 members. One of the 3 would be Commander in chief of the British Crown's army in India.
- The Governor-General was given the right of veto.
- The Presidencies of Madras and Bombay became subordinate to the Bengal presidency
- Calcutta became the capital of British India till 1911.
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