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Who was the Governor General of India at the time of the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857?

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

Answer options

  1. William Bentinck
  2. Lord Cornwallis
  3. Lord Canning
  4. Lord Dalhousie

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Canning

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Lord Canning šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Canning was the Governor General of India when the Revolt of 1857 broke out. After the revolt, the Government of India Act 1858 was passed, making him the first Viceroy of India. His tenure saw the transition of power from the East India Company directly to the British Crown.