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  1. Regulating Act 1773
  2. Charter Act 1833
  3. Government of India Act 1858
  4. Pitt's India Act 1784
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Option 2 : Charter Act 1833

The Correct Answer is Option 2 i.e Charter Act 1833.

British Acts

Provisions of the act

Government of India Act 1858

  • This act is also known as Act for the Betterment of India.

  • Abolished Board of Directors and Council of Directors, thus ended dualism in Indian administration.

  • It provided for Secretary of state for India who would be a member of the British Cabinet.

  • Governor-General of India as representing the Crown became known as the Viceroy of India.

  • This act provided that the authority and the dignity of the rulers could be maintained and it put an end to further annexation and conquest.

Charter Act of 1833

  • This act is also known as Saint Helena Act 1833.

  • Governor-General of Bengal became the Governor-General of India.

  • Lord William Bentick became the first governor-general of India.

  • 4th member was added as a law member in the council of governor-general but only for the purpose of the legislation as a temporary member. (Lord Macaulay was the first law member)

  • Bombay and Madras were deprived of their power to legislate.

  • Act legalized the British colonization of the country.

  • Law Commission was organized under Lord Macaulay to codify all Indian laws.

  • Complete abolition of monopoly even in terms of tea and china trade.

Pitt's India Act 1784

  • It established an authority in England to supervise the company's affairs. This is known as the Board of Control having 6 members.

  • Governor-General in the council has more powers over Bombay and Madras Governors in matters related to the War, Revenue and Diplomacy.

  • In India, the strength of the executive council was reduced from four to three.

  • The term 'British possessions in India' was used for the first time in this act.
Regulating Act of 1773
  • In India, the governor of Bengal was designated as the Governor-General of Bengal.
  • Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal.
  • It ended dual government in Bengal
  • Governor-General of Bengal was assisted by a council of four members.
  • A supreme court was to be established at Calcutta (1774).
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