There was a provision in the Regulating Act of 1773 to set up a _____ in Calcutta.

District Court

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Sessions Court

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High Court

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Supreme Court

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Solution

The correct option is D Supreme Court
The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate affairs of the East India Company. It designated the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal and created an Executive Council of 4 to assist him. It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court comprising one chief justice and three other judges.

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