The term of office fixed by Regulating Act for Governor General was
A
4 years
B
5 years
C
3 years
D
2 years
Correct Answer: 5 years
The Regulating Act ( May 3, 1773): In 1765, after the battle of Buxer the East India Company got the Diwani ( Right to collect Revenue) of Bengal , Bihar and Orissa. The Governor General was assisted by four councilors. Their tenure of office was fixed for 5 years.