Who was the Last Viceroy of India?
[A] Richard Wellesley
[B] Warren Hastings
[C] Lord Mountbatten
[D] Lord Northrook
[B] Warren Hastings
[C] Lord Mountbatten
[D] Lord Northrook
Correct Answer: C [Lord Mountbatten]
Notes:
Lord Mountbatten served as last Viceroy of India from 12 February 1947 – 15 August 1947; and then first Governor General of Free India from 15 August 1947 – 21 June 1948. During his tenure, India got independence in the form of two dominions of India Pakistan. Two Boundary Commissions were set, Pakistan raided Kashmir and Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead.
