Question

Which of the following acts led to the introduction of the dual system of government in India?
A. Pitt's India Act, AD 1784
B. The Regulating Act, AD 1773
C. Charter Act, 1793 AD
D. Charter Act, 1813 AD

Answer 1

Hint: William was the British Prime Minister and this act was named after him and this act was passed by the British Parliament as there were too many flaws in the act that was passed a decade ago.

Complete answer:A dual system of administration is known as a Dual Government. There were limitations in the Regulating Act of 1773, to address these flaws the Parliament of Great Britain made an act known as The Pitt's India Act of 1784. This act was also known as the East India Company Act.
The sole purpose to bring this act was to establish the rule of the British government and to take East India Company's rule.
Through this act, a Board of Control was appointed, a joint government of British India and Crown was provided by the board in which the government had more powers.
In the Regulating Act, the flaws were in the functioning of political and financial activities. So, a six-member board of control was set up.
A distinction was made between the commercial and political activities of the company. Furthermore, the British government became more dominant and the company remained subordinate.
B. While talking about the other options, The Regulating Act of 1773 has great constitutional significance as the British Empire took the first step in controlling and regulating the matters of East India Company.
C. and D. The Charter Act of 1793, passed in the British Parliament, continued EIC's monopoly in the country. The Charter Of 1813 renewed the Company's rule.

Therefore the correct answer is option A.

Note: The term ‘British Possessions in India’ was used for the first time after the coming of this act. This act limited the control of the East India Company in the civil and military administration. The Governor-General had some important rights.