Question
Download Solution PDFWhich among the following Acts established the dual system of control by the British government and the East India Company in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pitt's India Act, 1784.
Key Points
- Pitts India Act 1784:
- It is also known as the East India Company Act 1784.
- Acts established the dual system of control by the British government and the East India Company in India
- It established an authority in England to supervise the company's affairs. This is known as the Board of Control which has 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.
Additional Information
- 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 the 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.
- 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.
- Charter Act of 1853:
- It laid down a provision that there could be open competition for ICS.
- Law member was made full-fledged members of the council.
- For the purpose of the legislation, the council was expanded by six additional members.
- The legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council were separated for the first time.
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