Under which Governor General did Britishers adopt "Policy of Paramountcy"?

Lord Hastings

The correct answer is Option 4- Lord Hastings

The British adopted the Policy of Paramountcy under Governor-General Lord Hastings in 1818.

The Policy of Paramountcy was a declaration of British supremacy over all the native rulers in India. It claimed that the British had the supreme right to intervene in the internal affairs of the Indian states, and that the Indian states were subordinate to the British government.

The Policy of Paramountcy was a major development in British colonial rule in India. It marked a shift from the company's earlier policy of non-intervention in the internal affairs of the Indian states.

The Policy of Paramountcy was justified by the British on the grounds that it was necessary to maintain peace and order in India. The British also argued that the Indian states were not capable of governing themselves effectively.

The Policy of Paramountcy was a controversial policy that was opposed by many Indian rulers. However, it remained in place until India gained independence in 1947.