The 'Last Viceroy of India' handed over power to independent India. Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Last Viceroy of India' handed over power to independent India. Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. Lord Mountbatten
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of independent India on 15 August 1947.

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