The 'Pitt's India Act of 1784' established which system of dual control? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Pitt's India Act of 1784' established which system of dual control?
A. Dual government in Bengal
B. Board of Control and Court of Directors
C. Dyarchy in provinces
D. Viceroy and Secretary of State
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pitt's India Act of 1784 created a Board of Control to supervise the political activities of the East India Company, while the Court of Directors managed commercial affairs. This was known as the system of 'double government'.

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