Q. Who was the first Governor General of India?
Answer: Lord William Bentinck
Notes: The Charter Act of 1833 made the Governor-General of Bengal, the Governor-General of India and vested in him all civil and military powers. Lord William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.

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