The 'First Afghan War' (1839-1842) was a major disaster during the Governor-Generalship of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'First Afghan War' (1839-1842) was a major disaster during the Governor-Generalship of?
A. Lord Ellenborough
B. Lord Bentinck
C. Lord Auckland
D. Lord Hardinge
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Auckland was the Governor-General when the First Anglo-Afghan War was fought. The British invasion ended in a catastrophic retreat, and Auckland was recalled.

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The 'Wavell Plan' (1945) proposed the formation of an Executive Council with all Indian members except?
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