Q. The office of Governor General of India was created by:
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Charter Act, 1833
Explanation:
The Charter Act of 1833 created the office of the Governor-General of India by redesignating the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India.
became the first Governor-General of India under this Act.
- Charter Act, 1813 – Ended the East India Company's trade monopoly (except tea and trade with China).
- Charter Act, 1833 – ✅ Created the office of Governor-General of India.
- Government of India Act, 1858 – Transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
- Government of India Act, 1935 – Introduced provincial autonomy and proposed an All-India Federation.
Answer: (B) Charter Act, 1833 ✅
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Charter Act of 1833 created the office of the Governor-General of India by redesignating the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India.
became the first Governor-General of India under this Act.
- Charter Act, 1813 – Ended the East India Company's trade monopoly (except tea and trade with China).
- Charter Act, 1833 – ✅ Created the office of Governor-General of India.
- Government of India Act, 1858 – Transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
- Government of India Act, 1935 – Introduced provincial autonomy and proposed an All-India Federation.
Answer: (B) Charter Act, 1833 ✅