Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which of the following Acts led to the introduction of a dual system of government in India?
APitt's India Act, 1784 ✓ Correct
BThe Regulating Act, 1773
CThe Charter Act, 1813
DThe Charter Act, 1833
Correct answer: (A) Pitt's India Act, 1784 — Pitt's India Act of 1784 introduced the dual system, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Pitt's India Act of 1784 introduced the dual system, so that is the answer.
★It set up a Board of Control alongside the Court of Directors.
★The Board handled political affairs and the Directors commerce.
★This created a dual system of government over India.
★The Regulating Act came earlier, in 1773.
★The other Acts did not establish this dual control.
★Thus the answer is Pitt's India Act, 1784.
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