The term 'British possessions in India' was used for the first time in which among the following British Acts?

Charter Act 1813
Charter Act 1833
Pitt's India Act 1784
Government of India Act 1858

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Option 3 : Pitt's India Act 1784

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Pitt's India Act 1784.

Pitts 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.
Charter act of 1833:
- This act is also known as Saint Helena Act 1833.
- 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.
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 1813:
- The monopoly of EIC was abolished in terms of trade with India.
- The company still enjoyed the monopoly in terms of tea and china trade for 20 more years.
- This act provided a grant of one lakh rupees per annum for the promotion of education in India.
- This act gave power to local governments to impose and collect taxes.

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