Who was the first Governor-General of independent India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
A. C. Rajagopalachari
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
A. March 23, 1931
B. April 13, 1919
C. August 8, 1942
D. February 5, 1922

Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option D


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