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What was one major provision introduced by the Pitt's India Act of 1784 concerning the Court of Directors?

1. It granted them authority to make laws for Indian states
2. It allowed them to dissolve Indian provincial courts
3. It made them accountable to the British Government in civil/military affairs.
4. It merged them with the Board of Control

Correct answer: It made them accountable to the British Government in civil/military affairs.

Solution

The Pitt's India Act of 1784 created a system of dual control, where the Court of Directors continued to manage commercial affairs but came under British government supervision in political and military matters. This reduced the East India Company's independent power.

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