Elphinstone was the Governor of which province of India during 1819-27?

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Bombay.

Key Points

Elphinstone:-
- It was a British statesman, diplomat, and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Bombay from 1819 to 1827.
- During his tenure, Elphinstone introduced several reforms in Bombay, including the establishment of the Bombay University.
- Elphinstone was also known for his efforts to promote education and improve the condition of the poor in Bombay.
Bombay:-
- Bombay was a province of British India that covered the western part of the Indian subcontinent.
- It included the present-day states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of Karnataka.

Additional Information

North West Frontier Province: This province was created in 1901 and it was located in the north-western region of British India.
- It is now part of Pakistan.
Madras: Madras was a province of British India that covered the southern part of the Indian subcontinent.
- It was created in 1801 and it was renamed as Tamil Nadu after India's independence.
Bengal: Bengal was a province of British India that covered the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent.
- It was divided into East Bengal and West Bengal after India's independence.