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GK QUESTION#2652

In what way did the Pitt’s India Act of 1784 help move towards a more unified British administration in India?

  1. ABy subordinating Bombay and Madras to the Bengal government in war, revenue and diplomacyCorrect answer
  2. BBy abolishing the Court of Directors entirely
  3. CBy empowering Governors to function independently of central control
  4. DBy abolishing the governing councils of all Presidencies
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A. By subordinating Bombay and Madras to the Bengal government in war, revenue and diplomacy

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Pitt’s India Act strengthened Bengal’s control over Bombay and Madras in war, revenue and diplomacy. Emergency exceptions applied to some decisions.

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