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Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Warren Hastings

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Warren Hastings šŸ“š Explanation: Warren Hastings became the first official Governor-General of Bengal in 1773 under the newly passed Regulating Act. He introduced several important administrative and judicial reforms during his long tenure. His policies laid the strong foundation for the organized British civil administration in India.