INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the last Governor General and First Viceroy of India?
A
Lord Canning
B
Lord Mayo
C
Lord Lytton
D
Lord Lawrence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Charles John Canning, Earl Canning, also called (1837–59) Viscount Canning of Kilbrahan, (born December 14, 1812, London, England-died June 17, 1862, London), statesman and governor-general of India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

Detailed explanation-2: -Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning, was an English statesman who was the Governor-General of India and later became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown following the end of the revolt of 1857.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lord Canning was the Governor General of India when the revolt of 1857 broke out. He was also the last governor general of India as after the revolt Company rule came to an end and Lord Canning became the First viceroy of India.

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