Which Governor General of Bengal underwent impeachment proceedings...

Which Governor General of Bengal underwent impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament?

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ARobert Clive
BHenry Vansittart
CWarren Hastings
DLord Cornwallis

Correct answer

C. Warren Hastings

Step-by-step solution

The impeachment of Warren Hastings, the first governor-general of Bengal Presidency, was attempted between 1787 and 1795 in the Parliament of Great Britain. Hastings was accused of misconduct during his time in Calcutta, particularly relating to mismanagement and personal corruption.

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