Multiple choice

The 1773 Regulating Act created a governing council of 5. How many were company and Parliament?

  1. 1 were company members and 4 were nominated by Parliament

  2. 3 were company members and 2 were nominated by Parliament

  3. 2 were company members and 3 were nominated by Parliament

  4. 4 were company members and 1 were nominated by Parliament
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Explanation

The Regulating Act of 1773 established a five-member governing council in Bengal, consisting of the Governor-General and four councilors. To balance power, two members represented the East India Company, while three members were nominated directly by the British Parliament, often leading to political deadlock.

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