Multiple choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the Pitts India Act, 1784?

  1. The Act gave the British government the supreme control over Company's affairs and its administration in India.

  2. It led to establishment of dual system of governance.

  3. It reduced the strength of Governor General - in - Council to 4.

  4. It subordinated the Bombay and Madras presidency to Bengal in all questions of war, diplomacy & revenues.
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Explanation

Explanation: Main points of the Pitts India Act, 1784 are:

i. This Act gave the British government the supreme control over Company's affairs and its administration in India.
ii. Established dual system of governance. Court of directors consisting of 24 members to look after commercial functions.
iii. Strength of Governor General - in - Council reduced to 3. iv. Subordinated the Bombay and Madras presidency to Bengal in all questions of war, diplomacy & revenues.

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