The 'Queen's Proclamation' of 1858 was read by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Queen's Proclamation' of 1858 was read by:
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Elgin
D. John Lawrence
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Canning read the Queen's Proclamation at the Allahabad Durbar on 1 November 1858.

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Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
A. Rajendra Prasad
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Lord Mountbatten

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India on 15 August 1947. He was succeeded by C. Rajagopalachari in June 1948, who became the first Indian Governor-General.

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Independence Act passed in:
A. 1948
B. 1947
C. None
D. 1946

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A. Obaidullah Sindhi
B. Jatin Das
C. Bhagat Singh
D. Rash Behari Bose

Correct Answer: Option A


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