Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Regulating Act, 1773?
AIt was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company
BIt recognised, for the first time, the political and administrative functions of the Company
CIt laid the foundations of central administration in India
DIt was the first step towards the decentralisation of powers ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) It was the first step towards the decentralisation of powers — The claim about decentralisation is not a feature, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim about decentralisation is not a feature, so that is the answer.
★The Regulating Act actually moved towards centralisation, not decentralisation.
★It was the first step to control the East India Company.
★It recognised the Company's political and administrative functions.
★It laid the foundations of central administration in India.
★So decentralisation is the opposite of what it did.
★Thus the decentralisation statement is the answer.
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