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Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers lord william bentinck subsidiary alliance system expansion of british power in india

What greater power was given to Governor General?

  1. Power in matters of war

  2. Power in matters of revenue

  3. Power in matters of diplomacy

  4. All above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor of Madras and Bombay were clearly subordinated to the Governor General. the Governor-General was given greater powers in matters of was, revenue and diplomacy.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers lord william bentinck subsidiary alliance system expansion of british power in india

What are the Provisions of the 1784 Act?

  1. It brought the affairs of East India Company in India under the control of the British Government.

  2. A Board of Control was created at London.

  3. This Act provided for a joint government of British India by both the Company and the Crown.

  4. All above
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Provisions of the 1784 Act: 
1.   It brought the affairs of EIC in India under the control of the British Government.
2.   A Board of Control was created at London with six members, two of whom were members of the British Cabinet and the remaining from the Privy Council. The Board also had a president, who soon effectively became the minister for the affairs of the East India Company.
3. This Act provided for a joint government of British India by both the Company and the Crown with the government holding the ultimate authority.[The Board was given powers to superintend,direct and control the government of the Company's possessions in effect controlling the acts and operations relating to the civil, military and revenues of the Company.]
4. The membership in Governor General-in- council [governing council of the Company] was reduced to three members [1+ 3], and the governor-general, a crown appointee, was authorised to veto the majority decisions.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers lord william bentinck subsidiary alliance system expansion of british power in india

The East India Company Act 1793 also known as?

  1. Charter Act of 1793

  2. Pitt's India Act

  3. The Saint Helena Act

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The East India Company Act 1793 also known as the charter Act of 1793, was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain which renewed the charter issued to the British East India Company, and continued the Company's rule in India.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers lord william bentinck subsidiary alliance system expansion of british power in india

Under which Act the senior officials were forbidden from leaving India without permission?

  1. Charter Act of 1793

  2. Regulating Act 1773

  3. East India Company Act 1784

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Under Charter Act of 1793, Senior officials were forbidden from leaving India without permission.Royal approval was mandated for the appointment of the Governor-General, the governors, and the Commander-in-Chief.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers lord william bentinck subsidiary alliance system expansion of british power in india

What are the Provisions of East India Company Act of 1793?

  1. The Company's trade monopoly was continued for a further 20 years.

  2. Salaries for the staff and paid members of the Board of Control were also now charged to the Company.

  3. The Governor-General was granted extensive powers over the subordinate presidencies.

  4. All above
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Provisions:
1. The Company's trade monopoly was continued for a further 20 years. 
2. Salaries for the staff and paid members of the Board of Control were also now charged to the Company. 
3. The Governor-General was granted extensive powers over the subordinate presidencies.The Governor-General's power of over-ruling his council was affirmed, and extended over the Governors of the subordinate presidencies.
4. Senior officials were forbidden from leaving India without permission.Royal approval was mandated for the appointment of the Governor-General, the governors, and the Commander-in-Chief.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers lord william bentinck subsidiary alliance system expansion of british power in india

Lord William Bentinck reduced the salaries of the civil servant to _____.

  1. Harass them financially

  2. Improve the finance of the East India Company

  3. Punish them

  4. Recover the losses from wars
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Explanation


  • The Burmese war had depleted the treasury of the company. Due to the reduced income and increase in the expenditure, the company was facing a deficit of about one crore. So Bentick’s first duty was to economize. His economies measures were extensive and severe.
  • Bentick appointed two committees, one Military and one civil to enquire into the increased expenditure of the company. According to the recommendations of the Committee, Bentick reduced the high salary of the civil Servants.