GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After the commencement of the government of India Act-1858, what name was to British Governor-General of India?
A
Governor-General of India
B
Governor of the state
C
Viceroy of the state
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: In 1858 the title of Governor general was changed to that of the Viceroy. After the revolt of 1857, India came under the direct control of the british crown.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of British India. After independence, he became the first Governor General of independent India.

Detailed explanation-3: -First governor general of British India was Lord William Bentinck. Charter act of 1833 made the Governor General of Bengal as the Governor General of India.

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