Question

The first Governor General of British India was

A Fort William Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Warren Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Lord Canning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D William Bentinck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Fort William or Governor-General of Bengal, he took office on 20 October 1773, appointed by the Court of Directors of the East India Company.Lord William Bentinck (1833) was the 1st Governor-General of British India.

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