HISTORY
MODERN INDIA
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Question
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Which of the following statements is not correct? According to Pitt’s India Act the Board of Control would consist of
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Secretary of State for India
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Four Privy Councillors
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The Governor-General
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Governor-General and the Supreme Council of Bengal have been appointed to administer the presidency of Fort William in Bengal. Thus, Option A is incorrect.
Detailed explanation-2: -With the Pitt’s India Act, the East India Company’s political functions were separated from its commercial functions. The Governor General’s council was now reduced to 3 members from 4 which was done to strengthen the position of the Governor General as he was given the right of casting vote, Was this answer helpful?
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