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The Regulating Act of 1773 primarily introduced changes in the Company's administration in which two distinct areas?
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The Regulating Act of 1773 primarily introduced changes in the Company's administration in which two distinct areas?

A.

Company’s judicial system and revenue collection

B.

Company’s military strategy and trade regulations

C.

Company’s constitution at home and territorial control in India

D.

Company’s relations with princely states and foreign policy

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Company’s constitution at home and territorial control in India.
• The Regulating Act of 1773 aimed to regulate the East India Company’s administration in Britain and India.
• It established parliamentary oversight over the Company’s affairs.
• It strengthened British control over Company-held territories in India.
Information Booster:
• The Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1773.
• It created the post of Governor-General of Bengal.
Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General.
• It laid the foundation for later constitutional reforms in India.
Additional Knowledge:
• Judicial reforms were expanded later under the Charter Acts.
• Military and trade regulations were not the main focus of this Act.
• It marked the beginning of state control over Company rule .

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