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Which Governor-General of Bengal set up the General Committee of Public Instruction to supervise Company's expenditure in the realm of education?

  1. A
    Lord Hastings
  2. B
    Lord Amherst
  3. C
    Lord Bentick
  4. D
    Charles Metcaife

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In 1823, during the tenure of Governor-General Lord Amherst (who took temporary charge following Lord Hastings' departure, and officially governed through 1823-1828), the General Committee of Public Instruction was set up to manage the educational grant allocated by the Charter Act of 1813.

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Which Governor-General of Bengal set up the General Committee of Public Instruction to supervise Company's expenditure in the realm of education?
A
Lord Hastings
B
Lord Amherst
C
Lord Bentick
D
Charles Metcaife

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