The 'Charter Act of 1833' made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India. Who was the first to hold this title? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The 'Charter Act of 1833' made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India. Who was the first to hold this title?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord William Bentinck
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Warren Hastings
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Charter Act of 1833 redesignated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India. Lord William Bentinck, who was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1828, became the first Governor-General of India.
Explanation:
Under the Charter Act of 1833, a fourth member (Law Member) was added to the Governor-General's Council. Thomas Babington Macaulay was the first Law Member.
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