Q. Consider the following statements
1. Robert Clive was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
2. William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(1) 1 only
(2) 2 only
(3) Both 1 and 2
(4) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. (2)
Exp. According to Regulating Act of 1773, Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal. This provision was changed through the Charter Act of 1833, according to which Lord William Bentinck was made the first Governor-General of India. Thus, the first statement is wrong and the second is correct.
1. Robert Clive was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
2. William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(1) 1 only
(2) 2 only
(3) Both 1 and 2
(4) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. (2)
Exp. According to Regulating Act of 1773, Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal. This provision was changed through the Charter Act of 1833, according to which Lord William Bentinck was made the first Governor-General of India. Thus, the first statement is wrong and the second is correct.
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