- After India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, the post of Viceroy was replaced by that of Governor-General of the Dominion of India. - The first Governor-General of independent India was Lord Mountbatten (August 1947 - June 1948). - Following Lord Mountbatten, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (C. Rajagopalachari) became the first and only Indian to hold the office of Governor-General of India (June 1948 - January 1950). - When India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, the office of Governor-General was abolished, and the President of India became the constitutional head of the state. - Therefore, C. Rajagopalachari was the last person to serve as the Governor-General of India. - Lord Wavell was Viceroy of India before Mountbatten. - Lord Linlithgow was Viceroy of India during World War II.
Who among the following was the last Governor-General of India before the office was permanently abolished ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2024 · Topic: Governor/Governor General/Viceroy (Transition to dominion status and the end of the Viceroyalty)
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Answer: B. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
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