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Q · British Rulemedium · 45s
Who was the Governor-General during the First War of Independence in 1857?
TopicBritish Rule
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862 and oversaw the suppression of the 1857 revolt, thereafter becoming the first Viceroy in 1858.
Final Answer: Option A - Lord Canning