Q. Who was the Viceroy when Attlee declared India’s Independence?
Answer: Lord Mountbatten
Notes: Lord Mountbatten of Burma was the viceroy of India when Atlee declared Independence. The last Viceroy was asked by the Indian leaders to continue as the Governor-General of India. Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister of India and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel became the Home Minister.

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