The 'Last Viceroy of India' handed over power to independent India. Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Last Viceroy of India' handed over power to independent India. Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of independent India on 15 August 1947.

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