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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?

Robert Clive

Lord Cornwallis

Warren Hastings (correct)

William Bentinck

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?

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What authority was given to the Court of Directors as per the Regulating Act of 1773?

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Regulating Act of 1773

First major British government intervention in EIC affairs, establishing central control in India.

Governor-General of Bengal

Position established by the Act, making the Governor of Bengal superior to other governors in India.

Warren Hastings

First Governor-General of Bengal after the Regulating Act of 1773.

Executive Council

Four-member council established to assist the Governor-General in governing India.

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Supreme Court at Calcutta

Judicial body established under the Act with one Chief Justice and three judges.

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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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This quiz explores the significant historical event of the Regulating Act of 1773, which marked the first major intervention by the British government in the East India Company's operations. Participants will learn about the establishment of central administration in India and key figures like Warren Hastings, alongside the creation of India's Supreme Court.