Which was the first major constitutional reform brought in by the British Government to gain more control over the activities of the East India Comapany?

Pitts India Act of 1784

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Regulating Act of 1773

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Charter Act of 1786

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Government of India Act of 1858

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Solution

The correct option is B Regulating Act of 1773
Through the Regulating Act of 1773, the Parliament of British government established many economic and administrative reforms. This act brought India formally under the rule of Crown through the East India Company. It laid the foundation for the central administration in India.

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