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Warren Hastings became the Governor of Bengal in _____.

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1770
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1771
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1772
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1773
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Solution

The correct option is C 1772
Warren Hastings was the first British governors-general of India, who dominated Indian affairs from 1772 to 1785. The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate affairs of the East India Company. It designated the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal and created an Executive Council of 4 to assist him. Lord Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal.

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