Who among the fo Who among the following was the Governor General of India during revolt of 1857?

Correct option is D

• During the Revolt of 1857, Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India.
• He served from 1856 to 1862 and was the last Governor-General under the East India Company.
• After the revolt, he became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred to the British Crown.
Information Booster:
• The revolt of 1857 is also called the First War of Independence.
• Lord Canning is sometimes called “Clemency Canning” due to his moderate policies after the revolt.
Additional Knowledge:
• Lord Ripon (Option A) – known for local self-government reforms
• Lord Dalhousie (Option B) – annexation policy (Doctrine of Lapse), before revolt
• Lord Dufferin (Option C) – served later (1884–88)