Multiple choice general knowledge

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

  1. Sir Archibald Nye

  2. Sir Henry Knight

  3. Lord William Bentinck

  4. Warren Hastings
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Explanation

Sir Archibald Nye, the British-appointed Governor of Madras Presidency, continued in office briefly after India gained independence in August 1947. This transitional arrangement lasted until the new Indian government could appoint Indian replacements. Warren Hastings and Lord William Bentinck were Governors-General from much earlier periods in British colonial history.

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