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Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lord Dalhousie
  2. Lord Canning
  3. Lord Elgin
  4. Lord Lawrence

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Canning

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lord Canning šŸ“š Explanation: Following the 1857 uprising, the Government of India Act 1858 transferred the administration from the East India Company to the British Crown. Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General during the revolt, became the first Viceroy of India under the new system. He is also known for withdrawing the controversial 'Doctrine of Lapse' introduced by Dalhousie.