What was the function of the Board of Control established by Pitt's India Act?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e.To control civil and military affairs in British India.
The Board of Control, established by Pitt's India Act of 1784, was a government body created to supervise the East India Company. It shifted political authority from the Company to the British Crown, granting the Board power over all civil, military, and revenue affairs in British India.
Other options:
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To manage only military operations: While it supervised the military, the Board's mandate was broader, covering civil administration and revenue as well
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To oversee taxation and local revenue: Revenue was part of its oversight, but it was not the sole function; the Act aimed for overall administrative control
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To regulate trade between India and China: Trade remained the domain of the Court of Directors; the Board was specifically created for political and administrative oversight.