Answer in detail:

The features of the Regulating Act are:

• A Governor-General in Calcutta was appointed who was superior to Governors of Bombay and Madras.

• A Supreme Court was set up in Calcutta with a Chief Justice and three judges.

• To assist the Governor-General, an Executive council with four members was created.

The provisions by Pitts India Act to overcome defects are:

• The Governor-General was appointed by the approval of the British Crown.

• The Governor-General’s Council membership was reduced to three.

• For ease in administration, a Board of Control was established in Britain to monitor the Indian affairs.

• Also, the Governor-General was made the Commander-in-Chief and was given total control over Bombay and Madras presidencies.

• This Act helped the English gain control over the Company’s affairs.