Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
ALord Canning ✓ Correct
BWarren Hastings
CLord Bentinck
DLord Mountbatten
Correct answer: (A) Lord Canning — Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India, so that is the answer.
★The office of Viceroy was created by the Act of 1858.
★It followed the transfer of power from the Company to the Crown.
★Canning held office at this turning point.
★Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
★So the first Viceroy was Lord Canning.
★Thus the answer is Lord Canning.
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