Who was the first Governor-General of India?
A. Warren Hastings
B. Lord William Bentick
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Ripon
Answer: Lord William Bentick
Explanation: The Charter Act of 1833 placed the Governor-General (of Bengal) became the Governor-General of India. The first Governor-General of India was Lord William Bentick. This was the final step towards centralization in British India.
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