Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why was the Regulating Act of 1773 passed?

• A. British officials started getting more corrupt.
• B. To control the East India Company and its officials.
• C. To regulate the land policies in India.
• D. To prevent corruption within the East India Company officials.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

To prevent corruption within the East India Company officials.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Regulating Act of 1773 was introduced by the British Parliament to control East India Company and its officials. Due to the permission of private trade, the British officials became corrupt. It was important to prevent corruption, and so, this Act was passed.