Who was the first Governor General of British India?

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Question 20 of 47

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A. Lord Hastings

B. Warren Hastings

C. Lord William Bentinck

D. None of these

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1774 under the Regulating Act and is often referred to as the first Governor-General of British India.

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