East India Company Regulation Act 1773
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Which act is also known as the East India Company Act 1773?

  • The Charter Act of 1833
  • The Government of India Act 1858
  • The Pitt's India Act 1784
  • The Regulating Act of 1773 (correct)
  • Who was appointed as the first Governor-General of Bengal?

  • Lord Cornwallis
  • Lord Warren Hastings (correct)
  • Lord Wellesley
  • Lord Dalhousie
  • How many members were appointed to the Executive Council established under the Regulating Act of 1773?

  • Three
  • Two
  • Four (correct)
  • Five
  • Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court established under the Regulating Act of 1773?

    <p>Sir Elijah Impey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the Supreme Court established under the Regulating Act of 1773?

    <p>Calcutta (Fort William)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following measures was NOT taken by the Lord Commissioners?

    <p>Limiting the number of East India Company directors to 24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what was the purpose of establishing the Court of Directors?

    <p>To handle revenue-related matters for the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided?

    <p>Lord Robert Chambers prohibited bribery of indigenous people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the trade monopoly granted to the East India Company?

    <p>20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Lord William Bentinck</p> Signup and view all the answers

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