The correct answer is option 1, which is "1 only".

Let`s analyze each option to better understand the correct answer:

Option 1: "1 only" refers to the Regulating Act of 1773. The Regulating Act was an important step taken by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the British East India Company in India. It established a system of central administration under the Governor-General of Bengal and Council of Four. This act sought to bring some control and accountability to the company`s operations in India.

Option 2: "1 and 2" would imply that both the Regulating Act of 1773 and the Charter Act of 1784 are correctly matched. However, this is not accurate. The Charter Act of 1784 was an amendment to the Regulating Act of 1773 and introduced several changes, such as the dual control of British government and the Court of Directors over the company`s affairs. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option 3: "2 and 3" suggests that the Charter Act of 1784 and Pitt`s India Act of 1793 are correctly matched. However, this is also not true. Pitt`s India Act of 1784 was passed to bring further changes to the administration of