Indian Constitution History Quiz

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What did the Regulating Act of 1773 prohibit the servants of the East India Company from doing?

  • Exploiting natural resources
  • Establishing independent governance
  • Interfering in Indian affairs
  • Engaging in private trade (correct)

Who was designated as the Governor-General of Bengal as per the administrative changes?

  • Sir William Jones
  • Sir John Shore
  • Lord Cornwallis
  • Lord Warren Hastings (correct)

Which body had to report about Indian affairs to the British government as per the Regulating Act of 1773?

  • East India Company Shareholders
  • Indian Civil Service
  • Court of Directors (correct)
  • Board of Control

What were the presidencies of Bombay and Madras made subordinate to as per the administrative changes?

<p>Governor-General of Bengal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led the British government to feel the need to regulate the East India Company's affairs in India?

<p>Excessive powers given to the company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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