Who among the following was the first Governor-General of Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following was the first Governor-General of Bengal?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Warren Hastings
D. Robert Clive
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Regulating Act of 1773 designated the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal, and Warren Hastings became the first person to hold this post.

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A. 1939
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C. 1945
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