Act by which Governor General of Bengal designated as Governor General of India
Question
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
Options
The Regulating Act
The Pitt's India Act
The Charter Act of 1793
The Charter Act of 1833
Explanation
The Charter Act of 1833 was the final step towards the centralization of British administration in India. It officially redesignated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India, vesting in him exclusive legislative powers. Lord William Bentinck became the first to hold this title.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q50
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern: Colonial & Constitutional
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
Charter Act 1833
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