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Regulating Act of 1773: British Rule in India

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What was the significance of the Regulating Act of 1773 in terms of the East India Company?

It abolished the East India Company's presence in India

It marked the first step towards the British Government's control and regulation of the Company's affairs in India (correct)

It granted complete autonomy to the East India Company in India

It established the East India Company as a sovereign entity in India

Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act of 1773?

Lord Clive

Lord Cornwallis

Lord Warren Hastings (correct)

Lord Dalhousie

What was the impact of the Regulating Act of 1773 on the Bombay and Madras presidencies?

They were granted more autonomy in their administration

They became independent of the Bengal presidency

They were abolished and replaced with new administrative units

They were made subordinate to the governor-general of Bengal (correct)

What was established in Calcutta in 1774 as a result of the Regulating Act of 1773?

A Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

What was prohibited by the Regulating Act of 1773?

The servants of the Company from engaging in private trade or accepting presents or bribes from the 'natives' Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Amending Act of 1781?

To rectify the defects of the Regulating Act of 1773 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Regulating Act of 1773 require the Court of Directors to do?

To report on its revenue, civil, and military affairs in India Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Regulating Act of 1773 on the central administration in India?

It laid the foundations of central administration in India Signup and view all the answers

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Regulating Act of 1773

First step by the British Government to control and regulate East India Company affairs in India
Recognized East India Company's political and administrative functions
Laid the foundation for central administration in India

Provisions of the Act

Designated the Governor of Bengal as the 'Governor-General of Bengal'
Created an Executive Council of four members to assist the Governor-General
Lord Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General
Made governors of Bombay and Madras presidencies subordinate to the Governor-General of Bengal
Established a Supreme Court at Calcutta (1774) with one chief justice and three other judges
Prohibited Company servants from engaging in private trade or accepting presents or bribes from 'natives'

Strengthening British Government Control

Required the Court of Directors to report on revenue, civil, and military affairs in India
Strengthened British Government control over the Company

Amending Act of 1781

Passed to rectify the defects of the Regulating Act of 1773

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This quiz covers the Regulating Act of 1773, a landmark legislation that marked the beginning of British control over the East India Company in India. It explores the act's provisions and significance in Indian history.