The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by ________.

the Regulating Act, 1773

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the Pitt's India Act, 1784

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the Charter Act, 1793

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the Charter Act, 1813

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Solution

The correct option is A the Regulating Act, 1773
The Regulating Act of 1773 is of great constitutional importance as:
(a) It was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.
(b) It recognised, for the first time, the political and administrative functions of the Company.
(c) It laid the foundations of central administration in India.

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