Q. Which of the following events occurred during the reign of Warren Hastings as Governor-General of India?

1. First Mysore War
2. First Maratha War
3. Pitt’s India Act

Select the correct option from codes given below:
Answer: 2 & 3 Only
Notes: First Mysore War (1767-69) was fought between British and Haidar Ali. First Maratha War (1775-1782). Pitt’s India Act came into existence in 1784. Warren Hastings was the first de facto Governor-General of India from 1772 to 1785. He was accused of corruption and impeached in 1787, but after a long trial he was acquitted in 1795.

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