Which Act was passed by the British Parliament in the year 1773 AD to regulate the activities of the East India Company?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Regulating Act.
- The Act passed by the British Parliament in 1773 to regulate the activities of the East India Company was the 'Regulating Act'.
- This act aimed to establish greater oversight over the East India Company's operations in India, particularly in Bengal, by appointing a Governor-General with supervisory powers over other presidencies and establishing a Supreme Court in Calcutta.