Warren Hastings became the Governor-General of Bengal from Governor of Bengal after the passing of which of the following Acts?

The correct answer is Regulating Act, of 1773.

Key Points

• It established the office of the Governor-General of Bengal, with Warren Hastings as the first holder.
• It created the Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta, introducing a formal judicial system.
• It increased government oversight of the British East India Company's activities in India.
• It formed a Council of four members to assist the Governor-General, ensuring checks and balances.

Additional Information

• Pitt’s India Act, 1784
  • It established a dual system of governance, separating the political and commercial functions of the East India Company.
  • It created a Board of Control to oversee the Company's administration and ensure accountability to the British government.
• Charter Act, 1813
  • It renewed the East India Company's charter for another 20 years, allowing it to continue its trade.
  • It ended the Company's monopoly on trade with India, permitting British subjects to trade freely.
  • It provided for the promotion of education and spread of knowledge in India, including the use of English.
• Indian Council Act of 1861:
  • The Act recognized the portfolio system, which allowed members of the Viceroy's council to oversee specific government departments, marking a shift toward a more organized executive structure.
  • It restored legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras Presidencies, reversing centralization that began with the Regulating Act of 1773, thus enabling more localized governance.
  • The Act empowered the Viceroy to issue ordinances without legislative council approval during emergencies, allowing for swift governance in urgent situations