Which of the following figures faced an impeachment trial in the British Parliament?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Warren Hastings
Explanation:
· Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal, was impeached in the British Parliament for corruption and administrative excess.
· The trial lasted from 1788 to 1795, led by Edmund Burke.
· Despite the long trial, Hastings was eventually acquitted of all charges by the House of Lords.
Information Booster:
· Hastings introduced the Dual System of Government termination in Bengal.
· He founded the Calcutta Madrassa in 1781.
Additional Knowledge:
· Lord Mountbatten: The last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India.
· Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Known as the "Father of the Indian Unrest"; famous for the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright".