Explanation: Governance without responsibility led to the outbreak of a terrible famine in 1770. Nearly one third of Bengal’s population perished.

• The miseries of the province were intensified by the Company servants who had monopolized the sale of rice and realized huge profits.
• Finally, the Company realized its responsibility and passed the Regulating Act of 1773.
• Warren Hastings was appointed the Governor General of Bengal.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT