2023 · Q81
Which one of the following was not provided under the Regulating Act of 1773?
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- AIt made the Presidency of Bengal supreme over those of Bombay and Madras in matters relating to war and revenue.
- BThe tenure of the Governor-General and his Councillors was fixed as five years.
- CThe Supreme Court of judicature was established at Calcutta.
- DThe Governor-General-in-Council was authorized to appoint assessors in Bombay and Madras Presidencies.
Explanation
The Regulating Act of 1773 made the Bengal Presidency supreme over Bombay and Madras in war and peace matters, fixed the Governor-General and Councillors' tenure at five years, and established the Supreme Court of judicature at Calcutta. It contained no provision authorizing the Governor-General-in-Council to appoint assessors in the Bombay and Madras Presidencies. Hence (d) was not provided.