Practice Test Discussion

Q)

Consider the following Acts

1) The Regulating Act

2) Pitt's India Act

3) The Charter Act

4) Indian Council Act

What is the correct chronological sequence of these Acts?


  • Explanation

    The correct order of chronological sequence of these acts is 1, 2, 3, 4.

    1. The Regulating Act
    2. Pitt's India Act
    3. The Charter Act
    4. Indian Council Act

    The Regulating Act was passed in 1773. Through this actthe british parliament overhauled East India company rule in India.

    Pitt's India Act was passed in 1784. Through this act all the short comings of the Regulating act 1773 were beought under the control of British government.

    The Charter Act was passed in 1813 by the British Parliament to renew the charter of British East India Company.

    A series of Indian Council Act were passed 1861, 1892, 1909. Indian council act 1861 transformed the indian executive council to function as a cabinet run on the portfolio system. Indian Councils Act 1892 introduced various amendments to the composition and function of legislative councils in British India. Indian councils act 1909 brought a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India.

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