INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MODERN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the Governor-General was away from Bengal a Vice- President appointed by____ would Act for him.
A
Crown
B
Parliament
C
Board of Control
D
Governor-General
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Charter Act of 1833 addressed the internal challenges in India and the political situation in England. It renamed the position of the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Charter Act of 1833 made Governor-General of Bengal as Governor-General of British India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Lord Clive. Lord Clive: The Dual System of Government in Bengal was introduced by Lord Clive. Clive served twice as Governor of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Until 1833, the title of the position was “governor-general of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal". The Government of India Act 1833 converted the title into “governor-general of India", effective from 22 April 1834.

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