Who was the first Indian Governor General of Independent India?

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RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On : 13 Jan 2019 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Rajagopalachari.

Key Points

C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor General of Independent India.
He served as the Governor General from 1948 to 1950.
C. Rajagopalachari was a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
He was also a renowned freedom fighter, statesman, and writer.
Rajagopalachari played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and later in the formation of the Indian government.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1954.

Additional Information

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