The Governor General's Council, as established by the Regulating Act, consisted of how many members?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Four.
The Regulating Act of 1773 was a landmark piece of legislation that restructured the administration of the East India Company. It established a Governor-General of Bengal (Warren Hastings) assisted by an Executive Council of four members. Decisions were made by a majority vote, with the Governor-General holding a casting vote only in case of a tie. The original four members named in the act were Philip Francis, Richard Barwell, John Clavering, and George Monson.