Which Governor General built the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata in 1905 in the memory of Queen Victoria of Britain?

Correct option is C

The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata was commissioned by Lord Curzon, the then British Governor-General of India, in 1905. It was built in the memory of Queen Victoria after her death in 1901 and was intended to symbolize British imperialism and the reign of the British monarchy in India.

Additional Information:

• The memorial was designed by the British architect William Emerson and was completed in 1921.
• The structure is an iconic example of British colonial architecture, combining elements of British and Mughal styles.
• The Victoria Memorial is one of Kolkata’s most famous landmarks and serves as a museum today, housing a collection of colonial-era artifacts.

Other Options:

• Lord Canning – He was the first Viceroy of India after the mutiny of 1857 but was not involved in the construction of the Victoria Memorial.
• Lord Ripon – He is known for his administrative reforms, particularly the Ilbert Bill, but was not connected with the Victoria Memorial.
• Lord Bentinck – Known for his social reforms, including the abolition of Sati, but was not associated with the Victoria Memorial.