Q. Of the following East India Company’s officials, who was not tried for ‘misconduct’ by British Parliament:
(a) Lord Clive
(b) Warren Hastings
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Lord Hardinge
Ans: (d) Lord Hardinge
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Lord Hardinge.
Lord Clive and Warren Hastings were both officials of the East India Company who faced trials for alleged misconduct by the British Parliament. Lord Clive faced an inquiry in 1772 regarding his actions and accumulation of wealth during his service in India. Warren Hastings, who served as the Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785, faced impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament from 1788 to 1795.
Lord Wellesley, also known as Richard Wellesley, served as the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805. While he faced criticism and scrutiny for his policies and actions in India, he was not subjected to a trial by the British Parliament.
Lord Hardinge, also known as Henry Hardinge, served as the Governor-General of India from 1844 to 1848. There is no record of Lord Hardinge being tried for misconduct by the British Parliament.
Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Lord Hardinge.
