Question

According to the Regulating Act Court of directors were to be elected for a period of _____.
1)5 years
2)4 years
3)6 years
4)3 years

Answer 1

Hint: In accordance to the Regulating act ,Warren Hastings became the first Governor General of Bengal and was fundamental in setting the tenure of judges.

Complete answer:
The Regulating Act of 1773 was passed by the Britishers to overhaul the parts of India that were under the East India Company majorly and mainly in Bengal. The Regulating Act prohibited trade and gifts taken from the natives. It was the 1st step to centralise the government. Warren Hastings was the 1st first Governor General of Bengal. It created an executive council for the Governor General of Bengal. It also established a Board of Control for managing Political Affairs. Now let's see the options:-

5 Years- As the Court of Directors were elected for 4 years , hence this option is incorrect.

4 Years- According to the Regulating Act of 1773 the Court of Directors were elected for 4 years . Hence it's the correct option.

6 Years- The Regulating act stated that the Court of Directors were to be elected for the time period for 4 years. Hence it's the incorrect option.

3 Years- The Court of Directors were elected for 4 years , hence it is the incorrect option .

Hence, the correct answer is option (2)

Note: The Regulating Act of 1773 was a Failure because the Governor-General had no veto power. It did not address the concerns of the Indian population who were paying high taxes and revenue to the company. It did not stop corruption and bribing among the company officials. The Supreme Court's powers were not well-defined.