MCQ Answer
A. William Bentinck
B. Lord Curzon
C. Warren Hastings
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Explanation
Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal, was impeached by the British Parliament upon his return to England. The impeachment trial, which lasted several years, focused on allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and administrative misconduct during his tenure in India. Although he was eventually acquitted of the charges, the trial remains a significant event in the history of British colonial administration.
D. Lord Canning
Correct Answer
Warren Hastings