Q36
History of IndiaBritish Rule: Administration, Economy & Society
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
- a.Lord Canning
- b.Lord Mountbatten
- c.Lord Clive
- d.Lord Auckland
Answer: (A) Lord Canning
After the Government of India Act 1858 transferred power to the Crown, Lord Canning became the first Viceroy. Mountbatten was the last Viceroy, Clive was Governor of Bengal, and Auckland was Governor-General before 1858.