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. Dyarchy in provinces
B. Board of Control and Court of Directors
C. Viceroy and Secretary of State
D. Dual government in Bengal
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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