Who was the British Governor-General during the Revolt of 1857? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the British Governor-General during the Revolt of 1857?
A. Lord Elgin
B. Lord Lawrence
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Canning
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India during the rebellion of 1857, subsequently becoming India's first Viceroy under the 1858 Act.
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Who was the Viceroy of India when the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred?
A. Lord Irwin
B. Lord Chelmsford
C. Lord Reading
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India (1916-1921) when the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919.
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Who was the President of the 'Indian National Congress' at the time of Independence?
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Acharya J. B. Kripalani was the Congress President during the transfer of power in 1947.
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The 'Zamindari System' (Permanent Settlement) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. In which province was it not implemented?
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The Permanent Settlement covered Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. Madras had the Ryotwari system.
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