Q. Which among the following were the provisions of the Regulating Act of 1773?
1. The Bengal presidency got superiority over Bombay and Madras presidency
2. Governor-General of Bengal was appointed with its council consisting of four members
3. The servants of the company were debarred from taking Bribes
4. Eligibility and voting rights of the Board of Directors came under the control of the British Government
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: The Regulating Act was passed in the year 1773. As per the act, The Bengal presidency got superiority over Bombay and Madras presidency. Governor-General of Bengal was appointed with its council consisting of four members. Warren Hastings became the first governor-general of Bengal. The servants of the company were debarred from taking Bribes. Eligibility and voting rights of the Board of Directors came under the control of the British Government. A Supreme Court was established at Calcutta with its first chief justice Sir Elijah Impey and three other judges.