Q80
The term of office fixed by Regulating Act for Governor General was
A.
4 years
B.
5 years
AnswerC.
3 years
D.
2 years
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Regulating Act ( May 3, 1773): In 1765, after the battle of Buxer the East India Company got the Diwani ( Right to collect Revenue) of Bengal , Bihar and Orissa. The Governor General was assisted by four councilors. Their tenure of office was fixed for 5 years.