Multiple choice

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer.

List - I List - II
A. Governor-General of Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (under Regulating Act, 1773) 1. Archibald Percival Wavell, Viscount and Earl Wavell
B. Governor-General of India (under Charter Act, 1833) 2. James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, Earl and Marquess of Dalhousie
C. Governor-General and Viceroy of India (under Indian Council Act, 1858) 3. Charles Cornwallis 2nd Earl and first Marquess of Cornwallis
D. Governor-General and Crown Representative (under Government of India Act, 1935) 4. Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, Earl of Minto
5. Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma

  1. A - 3; B - 2; C - 4; D - 1

  2. A - 1; B - 2; C - 3; D - 4

  3. A - 2; B - 5; C - 3; D - 1

  4. A - 2; B - 4; C - 5; D - 3
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Earl Cornwallis took office on 12th September, 1786 and left office on 28th October, 1793. Marquess Cornwallis took office on 30th July, 1805 and left office on 5th October, 1805. James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India (1947) and the first Governor-General of the independent Dominion of India (1947-48). Viscount Wavell's tenure was 1st October, 1943 - 21st February, 1947.

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