Multiple choice

Consider the following statements in respect of the Regulating Act of 1773:

  1. The tenure of the council members depended on the pleasure of the Governor-General.
  2. The Governor-General-in-Council was empowered with casting vote.
  3. The Governor-General-in-Council was vested with civil and military powers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1,2 and 3

  2. 1,2 and 3

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 3 only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Regulating Act of 1773, the Governor-General-in-Council was empowered with a casting vote to break ties, and the council was vested with civil and military powers. Statement 1 is incorrect as the tenure of council members was not dependent on the pleasure of the Governor-General.

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