Who of the following was for the first time designated as the Governor of India?

Robert Clive

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Lord Cornwallis

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Lord William Bentinck

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Lord Wellesley

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Solution

The correct option is C Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck (1833) was the 1st Governor-General of British India. Regulating Act of 1773 designated the Governor-General of Bengal and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him. Governors of Bombay and Madras presidencies subordinate to the Governor-general of Bengal.

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46. Consider the following statements:

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

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

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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