Under which of the following acts did Lord Cornwallis get the right to overrule the decisions of his council?

Correct answer: (b) Act of 1786

Explanation

Cornwallis wanted to hold the powers of both the Governor-General and the Commander-in-Chief. According to the Act of 1786, this was accepted, and in special circumstances the Governor-General was also given the power to override the decisions of his Council and to enforce his own decision.