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Introduction
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Britishers Arrival
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Regulating Act of 1773
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Amending Act of 1781
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Pitt’s India Act of 1784
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CHARTER ACT of 1793
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CHARTER ACT of 1813
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Charter Act of 1833
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Charter Act of 1853
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Government of India Act of 1858
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Indian Council Act of 1861
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Indian Council Act of 1892
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Indian Council Act of 1909
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Government of India Act of 1919
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Simon Commission
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Government of India Act of 1935
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Indian Independence Act of 1947
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Basics of Indian Polity
Basics of Indian Polity
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Video Lecture
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Notes
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Making of the Constitution
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Making of the Indian Constitution
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
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Salient Features of Indian Constitution
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Types of Constitution
Sources of Constitution
Basic Structure of Constitution
Preamble
Union & Its Territories
Citizenship
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties
Amendment
Comparison of Indian Constitution
Parliamentary vs Presidential System
Indian Federation
Centre State Relations
Inter State Relations
Emergency Provisions
(GS-II) Indian Polity & Constitution
  1. first step by British govt. to control & regulate affairs of EIC.
  2. recognised first time, political & administrative functions of EIC
  3. laid foundations of central administration in India
  4. Designated Governor of Bengal as Governor General of Bengal
  5. Created Executive Council of 4 members to assist Governor General of Bengal.
  6. First GG of Bengal – Lord Warren Hastings
  7. Made Governors of Bombay & Madras subordinate to GG.
  8. Establishment of Supreme Court in Calcutta (1774) – 1 Chief Justice & 3 other judges, with original & appellate jurisdiction.
  9. Prohibited servants of Company engaging in private trade, accepting gifts, bribes from native Indians
  10. Court of Directors (governing body of EIC i.e. Directors of Company) to report on its revenue, civil & military affairs in India to British govt. So first time, British govt given right to exercise control over Indian affairs.
  11. In Bengal, administration to be carried out by Governor General and council of 4 members representing civil & military govt. They function according to majority rule.

 

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#1. What was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company?

#2. What was recognized for the first time regarding the East India Company?

#3. What foundations were laid by the British government in India?

#4. Who was designated as the Governor General of Bengal?

#5. How many members were created in the Executive Council to assist the Governor General of Bengal?

#6. Who was the first Governor General of Bengal?

#7. To whom were the Governors of Bombay and Madras made subordinate?

#8. When was the Supreme Court in Calcutta established?

#9. How many judges did the Supreme Court in Calcutta have, including the Chief Justice?

#10. What jurisdiction did the Supreme Court in Calcutta have?

#11. What were the servants of the Company prohibited from engaging in?

#12. Who was required to report on the Company's revenue, civil, and military affairs in India to the British government?

#13. For the first time, who was given the right to exercise control over Indian affairs?

#14. In Bengal, who was responsible for carrying out the administration?

#15. How did the Governor General and council of 4 members function in Bengal?

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