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Q: The Supreme Court was established at fort William in ____as the Apex Court in 1774.
  • A. Kolkata
  • B. Delhi
  • C. Shimla
  • D. Mumbai
Correct Answer: Option A - To control the activities of company in India the British Parliament passed Regulating Act of 1773. Along with other provisions it contained a provision of establishing a Supreme Court at Fort William of Calcutta. Its Chief justice was Sir Elijah Impey.
A. To control the activities of company in India the British Parliament passed Regulating Act of 1773. Along with other provisions it contained a provision of establishing a Supreme Court at Fort William of Calcutta. Its Chief justice was Sir Elijah Impey.

Explanations:

To control the activities of company in India the British Parliament passed Regulating Act of 1773. Along with other provisions it contained a provision of establishing a Supreme Court at Fort William of Calcutta. Its Chief justice was Sir Elijah Impey.