As per the provision of the Pitt's India Act, the number of members in Governor General's Council was reduced from _____.

Seven to six

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Six to five

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Four to three

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Three to two

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Solution

The correct option is A Four to three

It established the Board of Control to look after the affairs of India. It consisted of six commissioners including two cabinet ministers. The Act placed the Government of India in the hands of the Governor-General, and a Council of three, so that if the Governor-General could get the support of even one member, he could have his way.

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