Q. Who among the following was impeached in England for his actions in India ?

A
Lord Cornwallis
B
Warren Hastings
C
Lord Wavell
D
Lord Ripson
Solution:

The impeachment of Warren Hastings was a failed attempt between 1788 and 1795 to impeach the first Governor-General of India in the Parliament of Great Britain.

Hastings was accused of misconduct during his time in Calcutta particularly relating to mismanagement and personal corruption

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