Pitts India act of 1784 UPSC short notes
Here we will study Pitts India act of 1784 (UPSC) from the viewpoint of UPSC exams and other State PSC exams. Pitt’s India act was passed in British Parliament to gain control over companies affairs and administration in India. This act established dual system of control.
In this Pitts India act of 1784 UPSC short notes we will cover the important features of the act which can be ask in your UPSC exams and other State PSC exams.
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Pitts India act of 1784 (UPSC) important features-
British Parliament introduced Pitts India act in 1784. It gave British government enormous control over companies affairs and administration in India. Some of the features of this act are-
- It distinguished between commercial and political functions of the company.
- Now Court of directors had to manage only commercial affairs and this act created a new body called Board of Control to manage political affairs.
Thus the importance of Pitt’s India act was that it established the Dual system of control.
Board of director consisted of chancellor of exchequer, a secretary of state and four members of privy council (appointed by crown).
- Board of Control had powers to supervise and direct all operations of civil, military and revenue affairs of British possessions in India (East India company’s territories in India).
- It is also important that this act first time called company’s territories as British possessions in India.
These is the short notes on Pitt’s India act 1784. These bullet points are very important for your UPSC and other state PSC exams. Now we will see few frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to the 1784 act.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to the 1784 act-
Question- Who introduced Pitts India act?
Answer– British Parliament.
Question- Why was Pitt’s India act passed?
Answer– Main purpose of Pitt’s India act was to gain control over companies affairs and administration in India.
