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How did Pitt's India Act of 1784 strengthen administrative control over the Presidencies in British India?

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1By separating civil authority entirely from military authority
2By making the Governor-General superior to the Governors of other Presidencies in matters of war and diplomacy✓
3By abolishing the Board of Control
4By giving Presidencies complete autonomy

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By making the Governor-General superior to the Governors of other Presidencies in matters of war and diplomacy

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