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Q. With respect to regulating act of 1773, the executive council consists of how many members?

[A] 3

[B] 4

[C] 5

[D] 6

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The regulating act of 1773 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

Q. With respect to regulating act of 1773, the executive council consists of how many members?

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