Which of the following statement is true about Viceroy of India? 1) The title of Viceroy was created in 1858. 2) The first Viceroy of India was Lord William Bentick. 3) Last Viceroy of India was Lord Canning.

Which of the following statement is true about Viceroy of India? 1) The title of Viceroy was created in 1858. 2) The first Viceroy of India was Lord William Bentick. 3) Last Viceroy of India was Lord Canning. Correct Answer only 1

The correct answer is only 1.

Key Points

  • The title of Viceroy was created in 1858 after the revolt of 1857.
  • Lord canning became the first Viceroy of India and served from the year 1858 - 1862.
  • He also served as the " Governor-General of India" from 1856 - 1862.
  • He abolished the "Doctrine of Lapse" and established three universities in Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras.
  • The last Viceroy of India was Lord Mountbatten.
  • He was also the first Governor-General of independent India.
  • " Partition of India" was a part of Mountbatten's plan that was put forward by Lord Mountbatten on June 3, 1947.

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Through which act Lord William Bentick became the first governor general of India?