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GK QUESTION#2645

What major change did the Regulating Act of 1773 make to the post of the Governor of Bengal?

  1. AHe began reporting directly to the British Crown.
  2. BHis position became mostly ceremonial.
  3. CHe was made the Governor-General of Bengal with a council of four members.Correct answer
  4. DHe was shifted to govern the Madras Presidency.
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C. He was made the Governor-General of Bengal with a council of four members.

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The Act established a Governor-General of Bengal with a council of four members. Warren Hastings was the first holder of the office.

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