Explanation:

- Pitt’s India Act, also known as The East India Company Act 1784, was enacted by the British Parliament.

- It was designed to address administrative shortcomings of the earlier Regulating Act of 1773.

- This Act created a dual control system between the British government and the East India Company for India’s administration.

- It led to the establishment of the Board of Control to oversee the Company’s activities.

- The correct year when this Act was passed is 1784.

Option 1: 1748 – This is incorrect as the Act was not introduced in 1748.

Option 2: 1784 – This is the right answer. Pitt’s India Act was passed in 1784. .

Option 3: 1785 – This is incorrect. The Act was not enacted in 1785.

Option 4: 1794 – This is incorrect. The Act was not passed in this year.