Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act of 1773? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Governor-General of Bengal under the Regulating Act of 1773?
A. John Shore
B. Warren Hastings
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Robert Clive
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Regulating Act of 1773 elevated the Governor of Bengal to Governor-General of Bengal. Warren Hastings was the first person to hold this office, serving from 1773 to 1785.

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The 'Independence for India League' was established in 1928 by which leaders?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose
B. Srinivasa Iyengar and Subhas Bose
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D. Sardar Patel and Rajendra Prasad

Correct Answer: Option A


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