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Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal appointed under the Regulating Act of 1773?

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

Answer options

  1. Robert Clive
  2. Warren Hastings
  3. Lord Cornwallis
  4. Lord Wellesley

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Warren Hastings

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Warren Hastings šŸ“š Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the East India Company. It elevated the Governor of Bengal to the position of Governor-General of Bengal, with authority over the presidencies of Madras and Bombay. Warren Hastings served in this capacity and initiated significant judicial and administrative reforms.