23. 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
Option D Solution: 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.