History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET July 2018 History
Which one of the following Governor-Generals earned the epithet of 'Clemency'?
ALord Canning ✓ Correct
BLord Mayo
CLord Ripon
DLord Lansdowne
Correct answer: (A) Lord Canning — Lord Canning earned this epithet, so the answer is Lord Canning.
Explanation
★Lord Canning earned this epithet, so the answer is Lord Canning.
★He was the last Governor-General and the first Viceroy of India.
★He showed a measure of mercy during the Revolt of 1857, and so is called Clemency Canning.
★The Government of India Act of 1858 was passed during his tenure.
★He oversaw the founding of the three modern universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay.
★So the Governor-General with the epithet Clemency was Lord Canning.
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