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Who was the first Indian Governor General of free India?

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

Answer options

  1. Rajendra Prasad
  2. Chakraborty Rajagopalachari
  3. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
  4. None of them Answer

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chakraborty Rajagopalachari

Explanation: The first Indian Governor-General of free India was Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (C. Rajagopalachari), who succeeded Lord Mountbatten in June 1948. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ C. Rajagopalachari served as Governor-General from June 1948 to January 1950. ▪️ He was the last Governor-General of India, as the post was abolished after India became a Republic in 1950. ▪️ Before him, Lord Mountbatten was the last British Governor-General of India. ▪️ Rajagopalachari was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. ▪️ He also served as Chief Minister of Madras Presidency and later Madras State. ▪️ Known for his simplicity and intellect, he founded the Swatantra Party in 1959. ▪️ He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954, India’s highest civilian honour. ▪️ Rajagopalachari played a major role in the freedom struggle, policy-making, and nation-building.