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. Dual government in Bengal
D. Viceroy and Secretary of State
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'.
Explanation:
The Partition of India in 1947 was accompanied by large-scale communal violence, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and the displacement of millions.
Explanation:
The Partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911 by Lord Hardinge. The capital of British India was also shifted from Calcutta to Delhi during this time.
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