Question

Who was the first Governor General of independent India?

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Lord Mountbatten
• C. J.B. Kripalani
• D. C. Rajagopalachari

Hint:

Remember: Last Viceroy of India = Lord Mountbatten.
First Governor General of independent India = Lord Mountbatten.
First Indian Governor General = C. Rajagopalachari.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Context.
On 15th August 1947, India became independent from British rule. With independence, India required a Governor General to act as the head of state until the constitution was fully implemented.
Step 2: Appointment.
Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was the last British Viceroy of India, was appointed as the first Governor General of independent India. He continued in this role until June 1948.
Step 3: Successor.
After Mountbatten, C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor General of India.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the first Governor General of independent India was Lord Mountbatten.
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