Consider the following statements regarding “regulating act 1773”: 1. It designated the Governor of Bengal as the Governor General of Bengal. 2. The first such Governor General was Lord Warren Hastings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The features of “Regulating Act of 1773” are:

It designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor General of Bengal’ and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him.
The first such Governor General was Lord Warren Hastings.

Source: Laxmikanth