6.Pitt’s India Act-1784 Flashcards
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during the passage of Pitt’s India Act in 1784?
The Prime Minister of Britain during the passage of Pitt’s India Act in 1784 was William Pitt the younger.
Why were Select Committee and Secret Committee formed in relation to the East India Company?
Select Committee and Secret Committee were formed to look into the financial irregularities and corruption charges rampant in the East India Company.
What was the purpose of the Committees formed to observe and regulate the working of the East India Company?
The purpose of the Committees formed to observe and regulate the working of the East India Company was to prepare a report on the same and highlight the mixup in the Commercial and Political roles of the Company.
What issues were tackled by Pitt’s India Act of 1784?
Pitt’s India Act of 1784 was enacted to tackle the financial irregularities, corruption charges, and the mixup in the Commercial and Political roles of the East India Company.
What is Pitt’s India Act of 1784 also known as?
Pitt’s India Act of 1784 is also known as the East India Company Act of 1784.
How long did Pitt’s India Act of 1784 continue to be in effect?
Pitt’s India Act of 1784 continued to be in effect till 1858.
What were the main provisions of Pitt’s India Act?
The main provisions of Pitt’s India Act were the separation of East India Company’s Political and Commercial functions, formation of the Board of Control to look into Political functions, representation of the Company by the Court of Directors to control Commercial functions, declaration of assets by civil and military officers, provision of Veto power to Governor-General, and re-assertion of subordination of Bombay and Madras Presidency to Bengal.
What was the purpose of separating the Political and Commercial functions of the East India Company under Pitt’s India Act?
The purpose of separating the Political and Commercial functions of the East India Company under Pitt’s India Act was to address the mixup in these roles and to ensure better regulation and governance.
What was the Board of Control and what were its functions under Pitt’s India Act?
The Board of Control was formed under Pitt’s India Act to look into the Political functions of the East India Company. Its functions included monitoring and regulating the Company’s policies, decisions, and administration in India.
Who controlled the Commercial functions of the East India Company under Pitt’s India Act?
The Commercial functions of the East India Company were controlled by the Court of Directors under Pitt’s India Act.
Who was the President of the Board of Control and what was their role under Pitt’s India Act?
The President of the Board of Control was the Secretary of State under Pitt’s India Act. Their role was to oversee and manage the Company’s affairs in India on behalf of the British government.
What was the significance of the provision that all civil and military officers had to declare their assets under Pitt’s India Act?
The provision that all civil and military officers had to declare their assets under Pitt’s India Act was significant in curbing corruption and financial irregularities within the East India Company.
What was the Veto power provided to the Governor-General under Pitt’s India Act?
The Veto power provided to the Governor-General under Pitt’s India Act was the power to overturn any decision made by the Company’s council or any subordinate authority in India.
Which Presidencies were re-asserted to remain subordinated to Bengal under Pitt’s India Act?
Bombay and Madras Presidencies were re-asserted to remain subordinated to Bengal under Pitt’s India Act.
What was the Dual Government created in Bengal as a result of Pitt’s India Act?
The Dual Government created in Bengal as a result of Pitt’s India Act consisted of a Board of Control and a Court of Directors, which collectively had full control over the Company and its management in India.
