Question

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

• 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.
• C. The Governor-General of India became the Governor of Bengal.
• D. The Bombay-Madras Governor and his council were brought under the Governor-General.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

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

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 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.