JKSSB Paid Notes Class 1 – Indian Polity | JKSSB Mock Test

📜 Regulating Act of 1773

1. First attempt by British Parliament to regulate East India Company’s rule in India.
2. Governor of Bengal became Governor-General of Bengal — First was Warren Hastings.
3. Supreme Court of Calcutta established in 1774 (4 judges).
4. Prohibited Company officials from engaging in private trade (to control corruption).
5. Company had to submit annual reports to the British government.

🔍 SSC CGL 2022: “Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal?” — Warren Hastings

🏛 Pitt’s India Act 1784

1. Established Dual Control between British Government and East India Company.
2. Board of Control created for political affairs.
3. Court of Directors retained control over commerce.
4. Company’s civil and military affairs came under supervision.
5. Company’s territories in India were called "British possessions in India".

⚡ Fact: Dual Government started informally in Bengal in 1765, but legally recognised in 1784.

📘 Charter Act 1813

1. Ended East India Company’s trade monopoly (except China & tea).
2. Allowed Christian missionaries to propagate religion and set up schools.
3. Company continued as the administrative ruler but lost trade privileges.
4. Introduced Education Grant of ₹1 lakh per annum.
5. Permitted Indians to establish private industries.

📌 SSC CGL 2020: "Which Act first allocated funds for education in India?" — Charter Act 1813

📘 Charter Act 1833

1. Created the post of Governor-General of India — Lord William Bentinck was the first.
2. Ended East India Company’s trading activities completely.
3. Appointed Law Commission under Macaulay.
4. Provided for codification of laws in India.
5. Removed restrictions on the employment of Indians in Company services.

💡 Exam Fact: "Which Act marks the complete end of East India Company’s trade monopoly?" — Charter Act 1833

📘 Charter Act 1853

1. Introduced Open Competitive Exams for Indian Civil Services (ICS).
2. Separated Legislative and Executive functions of the Governor-General’s Council.
3. Allowed Indians to compete for civil services for the first time.
4. Ended the Company’s rule by fixed tenure — extension now based on British Parliament’s will.
5. Started inclusion of non-official members in the legislative councils.

🧠 RRB & SSC Exams: “First Act to introduce civil service exams in India?” — Charter Act 1853

👑 Government of India Act 1858

1. Abolished East India Company — Rule transferred to British Crown.
2. Title of Viceroy of India created — First was Lord Canning.
3. Created the post of Secretary of State for India (a British Cabinet Minister).
4. Established India Council of 15 members to assist the Secretary of State.
5. Marked the beginning of Crown Rule in India.

📢 SSC CGL 2023: “First Viceroy of India?” — Lord Canning

JKSSB Paid Notes Class 1 – Indian Polity | JKSSB Mock Test