Statement I : The defects of the Regulating Act and the exigencies of British politics necessitated the passing of the Pitts India Act. Statement I : The Pitts India Act gave . the British Government supreme control over the Companys affairs and its admin

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Q: 5 (NDA-II/2014)

Statement I : The defects of the Regulating Act and the exigencies of British politics necessitated the passing of the Pitt’s India Act.
Statement I : The Pitt’s India Act gave . the British Government supreme control over the Company’s affairs and its administration in India.

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History

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NDA-II

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0,47,26,47,10,12,4

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{'india act': [7, 1, 13, 15], 'pitt': [1, 0, 4, 2], 'regulating act': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'british government': [6, 4, 8, 8], 'british politics': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

Option 1 is the correct answer.

Statement I is true because the defects of the Regulating Act and the political situation in Britain at the time led to the passing of Pitt`s India Act. The Regulating Act of 1773, which aimed to bring reforms to the East India Company`s administration in India, had various shortcomings and failed to adequately regulate the company`s affairs. Moreover, the political situation in Britain, with conflicts and power struggles, necessitated further legislation to address the issues in India.

Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. The Pitt`s India Act, passed in 1784, indeed granted the British Government supreme control over the company`s affairs and its administration in India. This act significantly increased the government`s oversight and authority over the East India Company, providing a more effective regulatory framework for the company`s operations in India.

Therefore, both statements are individually true, and Statement II correctly explains the reason for the enactment of the Pitt`s India Act.