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Who was the last Governor-General of India?

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

Answer options

  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  2. Lord Mountbatten
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. C. Rajagopalachari

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Rajagopalachari

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) C. Rajagopalachari šŸ“š Explanation: Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was the first and the only Indian citizen to serve as the Governor-General of independent India. He succeeded Lord Mountbatten in 1948 and held this supreme office until India formally became a Republic in 1950. After his tenure, the prestigious post of Governor-General was completely abolished and replaced by the President.