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Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?

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

Answer options

  1. Lord Canning
  2. Lord Dalhousie
  3. Lord Hardinge
  4. Lord Lytion

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Canning

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Lord Canning. Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence. He held office from 1856 to 1862, and thus witnessed both the outbreak and suppression of the rebellion.