Under which of the following Acts, the Board of Control was established in England to control and supervise the administration of British India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Pitt’s India Act of 1784.
The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 led to the establishment of the Board of Control in England to oversee and regulate the administration of British India. This Act introduced a dual system of governance, where the British Crown exercised control through the Board of Control, while the East India Company managed trade and administrative affairs. The Board of Control had authority over civil, military, and revenue matters, ensuring greater accountability and coordination in the governance of British India.