Modern History PYQ 508 of 636 · Constitutional Development of India

When was the Pitt's India Act passed by the British Parliament?

  1. A1783 AD
  2. B1833 AD
  3. C1784 AD
  4. D1853 AD

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Correct answer: (c) 1784 AD

Explanation

The Pitt’s India Act was passed in 1784 AD. The main provisions of the Pitt’s India Act, 1784 were the establishment of a Board of Control to supervise the Company’s civil, military and revenue affairs; reduction of the members of the Council of the Governor General in India to three members; and civil and military officers were asked to disclose details of their properties in India and Britain.

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