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Which British Governor continued in that position even after India became independent

  1. Sir Archibald Nye

  2. Warren Hastings

  3. Lord William Bentinck

  4. Sir Henry Knight
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Sir Archibald Nye was the last British Governor of Madras Presidency who continued in office even after India's independence on August 15, 1947. He served from 1946 to 1948. This was part of the transitional arrangement where some British officials continued briefly to ensure administrative continuity before Indian officials took over.

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