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Who served as the first governor general of India?
Who was the last viceroy of India?
Which of the following was NOT a viceroy of India?
During whose tenure as viceroy did India gain independence?
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Which viceroy is associated with the partition of India?
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Study Notes
Last Viceroy of India
- Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.
- He served from 1947 until the country's independence in August 1947.
First Governor-General of India
- Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1774.
- However, Lord William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India in 1833.
- This was after the Charter Act of 1833 abolished the East India Company's monopoly on trade and transferred the administration of India to the British Crown.
- The Governor-General of Bengal was elevated to the position of Governor-General of India.
- He served as the first Governor-General of India until 1835.
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Explore the pivotal roles of the last Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, and the first Governor-General of India, Lord William Bentinck. This quiz covers key events leading to India's independence and the changes in governance during British rule. Test your knowledge on these significant historical figures and their contributions to India’s administration.
