Who was the first viceroy of India?
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Lord Canning
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Lord Ripon
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Lord Clive
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None of these
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Correct answer
Explanation
Lord Canning served as the first Viceroy of India after the Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown following the 1857 rebellion. He was the last Governor-General and first Viceroy.