Q. Consider the following statements regarding an act of the British government:

The above statements reflect features of which of the following acts?

Regulating Act of 1773

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Pitt’s India Act of 1784

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Charter Act of 1833

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Government of India Act of 1858

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Solution

The correct option is A
Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The regulating act of 1773 is of great constitutional importance as-

It was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.

It recognised, for the first time, the political and administrative functions of the Company.

It laid the foundations of central administration in India.

It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774) comprising one chief justice and three other judges.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding an act of the British government: The above statements reflect features of which of the following acts?

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The above statements reflect features of which of the following acts?