Question

Who was the last Governor General of India?

A. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari 

B. Warren Hastings

C. Louis Mountbatten

D. Edward Law

1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : A

The answer is Chakravarti Rajagopalachari.

• After independence, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) became the only Indian and last governor-general of India.
• Rajagopalachari was appointed Governor-General of India's Interim Government in June 1948 and served until January 1950.

• Chakravarti Rajagopalachari:
  • He was a member of the Indian National Congress's Working Committee for 20 years (1922–42).
  • From 1937 to 1939, he served as Chief Minister of Madras, his home state.
  • In 1954, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna for meritorious service to India.
  • In 1959, he founded and led the Swatantra (Independent) Party.

• Warren Hastings:
  • He was the first Governor of Fort William in 1772.
  • From 1774 until 1785, he was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
  • During his presidency, the Regulating Act of 1773 was passed.
• Louis Mountbatten:
  • From 12 February 1947 to 15 August 1947, Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.
  • From 15 August 1947 to 21 June 1948, he served as the first Governor-General of free India.
• Edward Law:
  • He was the British governor-general of India from 1842–44.