Question

What did the Pitt's Act of 1784 do?

• A. It limited the powers of the East India Company.
• B. It appointed a Board of Controllers with four commissioners.
• C. It appointed a Board of Controllers with six commissioners.
• D. It denied political rights to Indians.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A It limited the powers of the East India Company.
C It appointed a Board of Controllers with six commissioners.
D It denied political rights to Indians.

The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 was passed to address the shortcomings of Regulating Act of 1773. It limited the power of the Company and brought it directly under the British government’s rule. Under this Act, a ‘Board of Controllers’ consisting of six commissioners was appointed. It denied political rights to Indians.