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Pitt's India Act, 1784, created a six-member body called the ______ to supervise Company politics.

1. Board of Control
2. Council of India
3. Privy Council
4. Bureau of Revenue

Correct answer: Board of Control

Solution

Pitt's India Act, 1784 established the Board of Control to supervise the political affairs of the East India Company. This created a system of dual control, with the Company handling commercial matters and the British government controlling political administration.

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