Multiple choice

Who became the Governor of Bengal in 1772?

  1. Cornwallis

  2. Wellesley

  3. Warren Hastings

  4. Curzon

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1772, later consolidating power as Governor-General of India (1773-1785). He implemented significant administrative and judicial reforms but faced impeachment proceedings in Britain.