Q141
Which Government of India Act/Charter Act generated the post of Governor-General of India?
A.
Government of India Act-1858
B.
Charter Act-1833
AnswerC.
Charter Act-1853
D.
Charter Act-1813
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Governor-General of Bengal was made Governor-General of India through the Charter Act of 1833. Under this provision Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India. It deprived the Governors of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. For the first time, the Governor-General's Government was known as the 'Government of India' and his council as the 'India Council' in 1858.