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Who was the last British Viceroy of India?

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

Answer options

  1. Lord Wavell
  2. Lord Mountbatten
  3. Lord Linlithgow
  4. Lord Irwin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Mountbatten

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lord Mountbatten šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Mountbatten was appointed as the last Viceroy of India in March 1947 with the specific task of overseeing the transfer of power. He proposed the June 3rd Plan, which led to the partition of the country and the independence of India and Pakistan. He also served as the first Governor-General of independent India.