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Q. Who was the British Governor-General, who inflicted a decisive defeat on the Maratha confederation?
(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Lord Wellesley
(c) Lord Hastings
(d) Lord Minto
Ans: (a) Warren Hastings
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the Governor-General of British India at that time. The British Forces were ultimately defeated in the series of battles that took place during the period between 1775 and 1882.