Question

Warren Hastings became the Governor of Bengal in _____.
A. 1770
B. 1771
C. 1772
D. 1773

Answer 1

Hint: Warren Hastings who was born on 6 December 1732 was an English statesman, who was the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William now known as Bengal. He was also the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal, and thereby the first de facto Governor-General of Bengal.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.

1770- Warren Hastings did not become the governor of Bengal in 1770, therefore, this is not the correct option.
1771- Warren Hastings did not become the governor of Bengal in 1771, therefore, this is not the correct option.
1772- Warren Hastings became the governor of Bengal in 1772, therefore, this is the correct option. He was the governor till 1785.
1773- Warren Hastings did not become the governor of Bengal in 1770, therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:He is credited for laying the foundation of the British Empire along with Robert Clive in India. He was an energetic organiser and reformer who led the forces of the East India Company against a strong coalition of native states and the French in 1779–1784 . Eventually, the well-organised British coalition held its own following the loss of French influence in India. In 1787, he was accused of corruption , but was acquitted in 1795 after a long trial. He was made a Privy Councillor in 1814.