The Regulating Act of 1773 established the office of the Governor-General and a council, marking a significant step in British administrative control over India.
Warren Hastings was appointed as first Governor General with his four Councillors named -
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Answer: B. (2) Richard Barwell, Clavering, Philip Francis, Monson
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