By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?

Options

1. The Regulating Act
2. The Pitt's India Act
3. The Charter Act of 1793
4. The Charter Act of 1833

Correct Answer

The Charter Act of 1833

Explanation

The Charter Act of 1833 redesignated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India, giving him control over the entire British territory in India. Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India.

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