Multiple choice

The Pitt' s India act of 1784 sought to

  1. Introduce some parliamentary control over the English East India company

  2. Reduce the armed forces of the East India company

  3. Curtail the company trading rights

  4. Convert the company into a business firm without any political authority

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Explanation

The Pitt's India Act of 1784 established the Board of Control to introduce parliamentary supervision over the East India Company's territorial possessions. It did not primarily aim to reduce forces (B), curtail trade (C), or remove political authority (D). It was a response to Company misgovernance highlighted by events like the Bengal Famine.