Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?
A) 1833 Charter Act has changed the designation for Governor-General of Bengal, renamed as Governor-General of India.
B) Lord William Bentick was the first Governor General of India.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both A and B .
The Charter Act of 1833 was a significant legislative measure passed by the British Parliament to reform the administration of India. One of its major provisions was to change the designation of the Governor-General of Bengal to the Governor-General of India, thereby centralizing British authority across all territories in India under one administrative head. This change aimed to create a more unified and efficient governance system. As a result of this act, Lord William Bentinck, who was serving as the Governor-General of Bengal at the time, became the first Governor-General of India. He played a key role in implementing social reforms, including the abolition of practices like Sati. Thus, both Statement A (about the Charter Act) and Statement B (about Lord Bentinck’s new title) are correct.