Q. With reference to the East India Company, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Act elevated Governor of Bengal, Warren Hastings to Governor-General of Bengal and subsumed the presidencies of Madras & Bombay under Bengal's Control.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Pitt's India Act, 1784 established Governor’s Council in Madras and Bombay.

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