Who was the first Viceroy of India?

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(A) Lord Canning
(B) Lord Hastings
(C) Lord Curzon
(D) None of these

🧠 Explanation:

  • After the Revolt of 1857, the British Crown took direct control of India from the East India Company.
  • Lord Canning, who was the last Governor-General of India, became the first Viceroy in 1858.
  • The title "Viceroy" symbolized the representative of the British monarch in India.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is (A) Lord Canning.