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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Warren Hastings

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Warren Hastings šŸ“š Explanation: Warren Hastings was appointed as the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act of 1773. He served in this position from 1773 to 1785. His tenure saw the establishment of a dual system of administration and the foundation of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. He was the only Governor-General to be impeached by the British Parliament, although he was later acquitted.