Of the following who did not find a place in the Legislative Council as per the Act of 1853?
A. The Governor-General
B. Additional Members
C. The Commander-in-Chief
D. The Lieutenant Governor
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The Charter act of 1853 provided for appointment of a separate Governor for the Presidency of Bengal, distinct from the Governor General. However, the court of Directors and the Board of Control were authorized to appoint a lieutenant governor, till the appointment of a Governor was made. Please note that the Lieutenant governor was appointed in 1854, but no Governor was appointed for Bengal till 1912.This Question Belongs to History >> Modern Indian History
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