B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2005
When was the Pitt's India Act passed by the British Parliament?
a1783 AD
b1833 AD
c1784 AD✓ Correct
d1853 AD
Explanation
The Pitt’s India Act was passed in 1784 AD. The main provisions of the Pitt’s India Act, 1784 were the establishment of a Board of Control to supervise the Company’s civil, military and revenue affairs; reduction of the members of the Council of the Governor General in India to three members; and civil and military officers were asked to disclose details of their properties in India and Britain.
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