Who among the following was the Governor-General of India immediately preceding Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Lord Mountbatten

Explanation:

• Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last British Governor-General of India, serving from 1947 to 1948.

• He was succeeded by Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari, who became the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India (1948–1950).

Information Booster:

• C. Rajagopalachari was also a freedom fighter, statesman, and founder of the Swatantra Party.

• The office of Governor-General was abolished in 1950, with the adoption of the Republic and the post of President of India.

Additional Information:

• (a) Linlithgow

  • Governor-General from 1936–1943; known for the August Offer and during WWII.

• (c) Lord Wavell

  • Governor-General from 1943–1947; known for the Wavell Plan and Simla Conference.

• (d) Lord Chelmsford

  • Governor-General from 1916–1921; associated with the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.