What replaced the existing Board of Directors under the Pitt's Act in 1784?

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Board of Controllers

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The correct option is B Board of Controllers
Under the 1784 Pitt’s India Act, a ‘Board of Controllers’ consisting of six commissioners was appointed. It replaced the existing ‘Board of Directors’ in the British East India Company. It had powers to control issues related to land taxes, military and civil services.

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