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History GK · Q14

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 14

Q14

Pitt's India Act brought the company in direct subordination to a body representing __________

A.
The Parliament of Britain
Answer
B.
The English Merchants in India
C.
The Indian Merchants
D.
Princely States

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The East India Company Act 1784, also known as Pitt's India Act, was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain intended to address the shortcomings of the Regulating Act of 1773 by bringing the East India Company's rule in India under the control of the British Government.