GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who was the first Governor General of the new Indian Dominion?

A	Rajendra Prasad
B	Vallabhbhai Patel
C	Rajagopalachari
D	Lord Mountbatten

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The first governor-general in India (of Bengal) was Warren Hastings, the first official governor-general of British India was Lord William Bentinck, and the first governor-general of the Dominion of India was Lord Mountbatten.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dominions of India and Pakistan came into existence on 15 August 1947. Lord Mountbatten continued as Governor General of India at the request of Nehru. Thus, Option A is correct.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of Independent India. He was also the last Viceroy of India. He served as the Viceroy of India from 12th February 1947, to 15 August 1947, and Governor General from 15 August 1947, to 21 June 1948.

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