History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-II)
Who replaced Pethick Lawrence as the Secretary of State for India in April 1947?
ASir Cyril Radcliffe
BLord Listowel ✓ Correct
CLord Auchinleck
DLord Ismay
Correct answer: (B) Lord Listowel — Lord Listowel replaced him, so the answer is Lord Listowel.
Explanation
★Lord Listowel replaced him, so the answer is Lord Listowel.
★Lord Listowel replaced Pethick Lawrence as the Secretary of State for India in April 1947.
★Pethick Lawrence was the second-last holder of this post.
★His tenure ran from 3 August 1945 to April 1947.
★Lord Listowel was the last Secretary of State for India.
★So Pethick Lawrence was replaced by Lord Listowel.
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