44ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000
Under which of the following acts did Lord Cornwallis get the right to overrule the decisions of his council?
aRegulating Act
bAct of 1786✓ Correct
cCharter Act of 1793
dCharter Act of 1813
Explanation
Cornwallis wanted to hold the powers of both the Governor-General and the Commander-in-Chief. According to the Act of 1786, this was accepted, and in special circumstances the Governor-General was also given the power to override the decisions of his Council and to enforce his own decision.
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