The 'Direct Action Day' resulted in the Great Calcutta Killing. Who was the Viceroy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Direct Action Day' resulted in the Great Calcutta Killing. Who was the Viceroy?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Linlithgow
D. Lord Willingdon
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Wavell was the Viceroy during Direct Action Day.

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