1. Which Governor-General was impeached on charges of corruption?
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Clive
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Cornwallis
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Answer: Option A. Warren Hastings
2. What was the first legislative attempt to regulate the affairs of the English East India Company in India?
- Charter Act of 1833
- Pitts India Act of 1784
- Regulating Act of 1773
- Government of India Act 1919
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Answer: Option C. Regulating Act of 1773
3. Regarding the “Board of Control” in the East India Company, which of the following statements are true?
- It was abolished by the Government of India Act 1858
- It was formed by Pitts India Act of 1784
- It controlled the commercial matters of the company
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- All of the above
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Answer: Option B. 1 and 2 only
4. Which act was introduced by the British government to address the shortcomings of the East India Company?
- Pitts India Act of 1784
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act 1858
- Indian Councils Act 1909
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Answer: Option A. Pitts India Act of 1784
5. The dual government established by Pitts India Act remained in function in India until it was abolished by which law?
- Charter Act of 1833
- Regulating Act of 1773
- Indian Councils Act 1892
- Government of India Act 1858
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Answer: Option D. Government of India Act 1858