Who was the first Viceroy of India under the British Crown?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Elgin
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Lytton
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General at the time of the 1857 revolt, became the first Viceroy of India after the Government of India Act 1858. He served as Viceroy from 1858 to 1862.
Explanation:
Chittu Pandey established the first parallel government at Ballia (UP). Other prominent parallel governments were formed later at Tamluk and Satara.
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