Which of the following are the major power changes introduced by the Regulating Act of 1773 in India?

The Governor of Bengal was made the Governor-General of India.

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The Governor-General had control over the trade activities of the Company in India.

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The Governor-General of India became the Governor of Bengal.

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The Bombay-Madras Governor and his council were brought under the Governor-General.

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Solution

The correct options are
A The Governor of Bengal was made the Governor-General of India.
B The Governor-General had control over the trade activities of the Company in India.
D The Bombay-Madras Governor and his council were brought under the Governor-General.
In 1773, a Regulating Act was passed by the British government in London. The Governor of Bengal became the Governor-General of India. He had a direct control over the trade activities of the English East India Company in India. The Bombay-Madras Governor was brought under him.

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