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Download Solution PDFWho was the first Governor General of independent India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lord Mountbatten.
Key Points
- Lord Mountbatten was appointed as the last Viceroy of British India in March 1947 to oversee the transition of British India to independence.
- After the partition of India in 1947, he became the first Governor-General of independent India, serving from August 15, 1947, to June 21, 1948.
- He played a crucial role in negotiating the terms of India's independence with leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
- His tenure was marked by efforts to ensure a smooth transition and to address the challenges arising from partition.
Additional Information
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| 1) Lord Linlithgow | He served as the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, during which time World War II broke out. |
| 3) Lord Wavell | He was the Viceroy of India before Lord Mountbatten, from 1943 to 1947, and played a role in the initial stages of planning for India's independence. |
| 4) Lord Mayo | He served as Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872 and is known for his financial reforms and for being assassinated while in office. |
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