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GK QUESTION#2646

What was the primary role of the Board of Control created under Pitt’s India Act?

  1. AManaging military operations in India exclusively
  2. BDirecting both civil and military administration in British IndiaCorrect answer
  3. CSupervising taxation and revenue collection
  4. DRegulating trade activities with China
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B. Directing both civil and military administration in British India

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Pitt’s India Act of 1784 established the Board of Control to supervise and direct Company policy, including civil and military administration in India.

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