Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Robert Clive was the first Governor-General of Bengal.

2. William Bentick was the first Governor-General of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 only

• Under Regulating Act, 1773 the British parliament provided the system of colonialist government in Bengal.

• The government consisted of a chairman and four members.

• The Chairman was known as Governor-General.

• Warren Hastings was appointed as the first Governor-General of Bengal.

• Charter Act of 1833 was an attempt by the British government to centralize the Indian administration.

• The GovernorGeneral of Bengal was made Governor-General of India by this Act.

• Lord William Bentick was appointed as the first Governor-General of India.