Question

Who was the Viceroy when India became independent? a)Mahatma Gandhi
b) Mountbatten
c) Lord Lytton
d) A. O. Hume
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Answer 1

Answer:

b) Mountbatten

Explanation:

Mountbatten was the viceroy when India became independent.

Answer 2

Answer:

Upon independence in August 1947, the title of viceroy was abolished. The representative of the British Sovereign became known once again as the governor-general. C. Rajagopalachari became the only Indian governor-general.