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

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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. Rajendra Prasad

D. C. Rajagopalachari

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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The 'Pondicherry' territory was captured by India from the French in:

A. 1947

B. 1950

C. 1954

D. 1961

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Pondicherry was de facto transferred to India in 1954, though de jure in 1962.

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The 'All India Radio' was known before independence as:

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C. Radio India

D. Imperial Radio

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All India Radio was originally the Indian Broadcasting Company, formed in 1927.

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Lala Lajpat Rai was severely injured during the protests against the Simon Commission and died in:

A. 1928

B. 1929

C. 1931

D. 1930

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Lala Lajpat Rai was injured during a police lathi charge while leading a protest against the Simon Commission in Lahore on October 30, 1928. He died on November 17, 1928, from his injuries.

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