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What significant role did the Regulating Act of 1773 establish for the Governor of Bengal?
What significant role did the Regulating Act of 1773 establish for the Governor of Bengal?
Which of the following was a key feature of the Regulating Act of 1773 regarding the governance of presidencies?
Which of the following was a key feature of the Regulating Act of 1773 regarding the governance of presidencies?
What was one of the primary functions of the Supreme Court established in Calcutta in 1774 under the Regulating Act?
What was one of the primary functions of the Supreme Court established in Calcutta in 1774 under the Regulating Act?
Which restriction did the Regulating Act of 1773 impose on the servants of the East India Company?
Which restriction did the Regulating Act of 1773 impose on the servants of the East India Company?
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How did the Regulating Act of 1773 affect the control of the British Government over the East India Company?
How did the Regulating Act of 1773 affect the control of the British Government over the East India Company?
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Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal appointed under the Regulating Act of 1773?
Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal appointed under the Regulating Act of 1773?
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What foundational aspect did the Regulating Act of 1773 contribute to Indian governance?
What foundational aspect did the Regulating Act of 1773 contribute to Indian governance?
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In what way did the Regulating Act of 1773 impact the structure of the East India Company?
In what way did the Regulating Act of 1773 impact the structure of the East India Company?
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Study Notes
Regulating Act of 1773
- First British attempt to regulate East India Company's Indian affairs
- Recognized Company's political and administrative roles
- Established foundations for central Indian administration
Features of the Act
- Designated Bengal Governor as Governor-General
- Created a four-member Executive Council to advise the Governor-General
- First Governor-General was Lord Warren Hastings
- Made Bombay and Madras presidencies subordinate to Bengal Governor-General
- Established a Supreme Court in Calcutta (1774) with one chief justice and three judges
- Prevented Company servants from private trade, accepting gifts, or bribery from Indians
- Increased British Government control by requiring the Court of Directors to report on Company's Indian affairs (revenue, civil, and military)
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This quiz covers the Regulating Act of 1773, which was the first British effort to regulate the East India Company's affairs in India. It highlights the key features of the Act, including the establishment of the Governor-General position and the creation of the Supreme Court in Calcutta. Test your knowledge on the implications and administrative changes brought about by this significant legislation.
