UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the Pitt's India Act of 1784, consider the following: 1. It created the Board of Control to manage the commercial affairs. 2. It empowered the Court of Directors to supervise and direct all operations of the civil and military government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer:
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Act created the Board of Control to manage political affairs, while the Court of Directors managed commercial affairs. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Board of Control, not the Court of Directors, was empowered to supervise the civil and military government.