Modern History PYQ 505 of 636 · Constitutional Development of India

In which year was the Regulating Act passed?

  1. AA.D. 1757
  2. BA.D. 1765
  3. CA.D. 1773
  4. DA.D. 1793

56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2014

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Correct answer: (c) A.D. 1773

Explanation

To remove widespread corruption and misadministration in the Company, the British Parliament passed the Regulating Act, 1773. Under this, the Madras and Bombay Presidencies were brought under the Calcutta Presidency. The Governor of Bengal was now called the Governor-General of Bengal. Warren Hastings was made the first Governor-General of Bengal.

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