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Which of the following was a significant provision of the Act of 1786 regarding the powers of the Governor-General?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Governor-General was empowered to appoint and remove members of his Council.
  2. The Governor-General's term of office was fixed for ten years.
  3. The Governor-General was made directly answerable to the British Parliament.
  4. The Governor-General was given the power to override the decisions of his Council in certain special cases.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Governor-General was given the power to override the decisions of his Council in certain special cases.