Question

Which of the following is one of the main cause for the passing of the Act of $1773$?

• A. Failure of Double Government
• B. Success of Double Government
• C. Agitation in India
• D. Desire of the Indian Merchants

Answer 1

The correct option is A Failure of Double Government

The British Parliament found it necessary to regulate the activities of the company in India and for this, the Regulating act of 1773 was passed. It was primarily passed to address the problem of dual system of governance instituted by Lord Clive. The main provisions of the act were the appointment of a governor-general of Fort William in Bengal with supervisory powers over the presidencies of Madras and Bombay.