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Question : Which among the following acts established the dual system of control by the British government and the East India Company in India?

Option 1: Pitt's India Act, 1784

Option 2: Montague-Chelmsford Reform (Government of India Act), 1919

Option 3: Charter Act, 1793

Option 4: Charter Act, 1813


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Correct Answer: Pitt's India Act, 1784


Solution : The correct option is Pitt's India Act, 1784 .

The Pitt's India Act of 1784 established dual control over British India. It instituted the board of control in London, representing the British government, and the Governor-general in Council in India, led by East India Company officials. The board managed major political and financial affairs, while the Governor-general handled day-to-day administration and trade. This dual system aimed to regulate the East India Company's activities, striking a balance between governmental oversight and the company's commercial operations.

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