Multiple choice

Who was the first governor - general of Bengal?

  1. Lord Clive

  2. Lord Warren Hastings

  3. Lord Lytton

  4. Lord Ripon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Warren Hastings served as the first Governor-General of Bengal from 1773 to 1785 after the Regulating Act of 1773 created this position. Lord Clive was the first Governor of Bengal (1764-1767) but before the Governor-General position existed. Lord Lytton and Lord Ripon were later Viceroys of British India in the 19th century.

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