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Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court established at Calcutta under the Regulating Act of 1773?

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

Answer options

  1. Sir Elijah Impey
  2. Sir William Jones
  3. Sir Henry Russell
  4. Sir Charles Metcalfe

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sir Elijah Impey