The first Governor General of India was appointed under the provisions of the Act of ........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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The first Governor-General of India was appointed under the provisions of the Act of :

1773

1784

1833

1858

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Explanation:

- Option 1: 1773

- The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first attempt by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.

- It established the position of Governor-General of Bengal, not yet Governor-General of India.

- Option 2: 1784

- The Pitt's India Act of 1784 did reinforce the position and made the Governor-General of Bengal more powerful, but didn't create the Governor-General of India.

- Option 3: 1833

- The Charter Act of 1833 officially re-designated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India, making this the correct option.

- Option 4: 1858

- The Government of India Act 1858 transferred control from the East India Company to the British Crown but did not create the position of Governor-General.