Question

The Regulating Act of 1773 was enacted to regulate which organization's activities in India?

• A. British Parliament
• B. East India Company
• C. Mughal Empire
• D. British Crown

Answer 1

Answer:

B. East India Company

The Regulating Act of 1773, officially known as the East India Company Act 1772, was enacted by the British Parliament to regulate the activities of the East India Company in India. The Regulating Act of 1773 (formally, the East India Company Act 1772) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain intended to overhaul the management of the East India Company's rule in India. It marked the first step towards parliamentary control over the Company and centralised administration in India.