Mention two administrative changes that the British Government brought about regarding the East India Company's rule in India.

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i) Company's board of control and Court of Directors were abolished. All their power was transferred to a cabinet minister, known as the secretary of State for India.
ii) Appointments to the civil service were to be made by open competition under rules made by the secretary of the state in council.

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Mention two administrative changes that the British Government brought about regarding the East India Company's rule in India.

i) Company's board of control and Court of Directors were abolished. All their power was transferred to a cabinet minister, known as the secretary of State for India.ii) Appointments to the civil service were to be made by open competition under rules made by the secretary of the state in council.

i) Company's board of control and Court of Directors were abolished. All their power was transferred to a cabinet minister, known as the secretary of State for India.
ii) Appointments to the civil service were to be made by open competition under rules made by the secretary of the state in council.