Which one of the following was not provided in the Regulating Act of 1773 ?
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It made the Presidency of Bengal supreme over those of Bombay and Madras in matters relating to war and peace.
Incorrect AnswerThe tenure of the Governor-General and his Councillors was fixed as five years.
Incorrect AnswerThe Supreme Court of Justice was established at Calcutta.
Incorrect AnswerThe. Governor-General-in-Council was authorized to appoint successors to Bombay and Madras Presidencies.
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1 correctly states that the Bengal Presidency was made supreme over Bombay and Madras regarding war and peace.
- Option 2 mentions a fixed tenure for the Governor-General and his Councillors, which was specified in the Regulating Act of 1773.
- Option 3 accurately includes the establishment of the Supreme Court at Calcutta, which was indeed part of the Act.
- Option 4 incorrectly states the authority of the Governor-General-in-Council to appoint successors, which was not provided in the Act.
Option 4 is the correct choice