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    In which year was the title 'Viceroy' given to 'Governor-General' of India?
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    In which year was the title 'Viceroy' given to 'Governor-General' of India?

    A.

    1876

    B.

    1857

    C.

    1905

    D.

    1858

    Correct option is D

    Sol. The title "Viceroy" was given to the "Governor-General" of India in the year 1858.
     First Governor of Bengal was Robert Clive.
     However, after the passing of Regulating Act 1773, the post of Governor of Bengal was converted into "Governor-General of Bengal" (first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings).
     By Charter Act of 1833, the post name of Governor-General of Bengal again converted into "Governor-General of India" (first Governor-General of India was William Bentinck.
     Government of India Act 1858 passed which changed the name of post-Governor General of India by Viceroy of India.
     The first Viceroy of India was Lord Canning.

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