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What was the first major action taken by the British government regarding the East India Company?
What was the first major action taken by the British government regarding the East India Company?
- Foundation of Central Administration in India (correct)
- Appointment of the Chief Justice in Calcutta
- Establishment of the Executive Council
- Prohibition of private practice for Company servants
Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act of 1773?
Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act of 1773?
- Robert Clive
- Lord Cornwallis
- Warren Hastings (correct)
- William Bentinck
Which of the following was established as part of the Regulating Act of 1773?
Which of the following was established as part of the Regulating Act of 1773?
- East India Company Court
- British High Commission
- Parliamentary System
- Supreme Court at Calcutta (correct)
What was the role of the Executive Council formed by the Regulating Act of 1773?
What was the role of the Executive Council formed by the Regulating Act of 1773?
What authority was given to the Court of Directors as per the Regulating Act of 1773?
What authority was given to the Court of Directors as per the Regulating Act of 1773?
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Regulating Act of 1773
Regulating Act of 1773
First major British government intervention in EIC affairs, establishing central control in India.
Governor-General of Bengal
Governor-General of Bengal
Position established by the Act, making the Governor of Bengal superior to other governors in India.
Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings
First Governor-General of Bengal after the Regulating Act of 1773.
Executive Council
Executive Council
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Supreme Court at Calcutta
Supreme Court at Calcutta
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Study Notes
Regulating Act of 1773
- First British government intervention in the East India Company (EIC)'s affairs.
- Established the foundation of central administration in India.
- Appointed the Governor of Bengal as Governor-General of Bengal.
- Governor-General was made superior to the Governors of Bombay and Madras.
- Created an Executive Council of four members.
- Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General.
- Established a Supreme Court in Calcutta, with one Chief Justice and three Judges.
- Banned company servants from engaging in private business practices.
- Required the Court of Directors to report on revenue, military, and civil affairs.
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