Which of the following Governor Generals, under British rule in India, professionalized, bureaucratized, and Europeanized the East India Company's administration?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Lord Cornwallis.
The Governor General who is often credited with professionalizing, bureaucratizing, and Europeanizing the administration of the East India Company in India is Lord Cornwallis. He served as Governor General of India from 1786 to 1793.
Cornwallis introduced several administrative reforms during his tenure, including the establishment of the civil services, codification of laws, and the introduction of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal.