Under the Regulating Act of 1773, a Supreme Court was established at which location? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the Regulating Act of 1773, a Supreme Court was established at which location?
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Delhi
D. Madras
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Regulating Act established a Supreme Court at Fort William, Calcutta, in 1774. Sir Elijah Impey was its first Chief Justice.

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