Who was the Commissioner of Kumaon at the outbreak of the revolt of 1857 ?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Sir Henry Ramsay.

Sir Henry Ramsay served as the Commissioner of Kumaon from 1856 to 1884, encompassing the period of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He is often referred to as the "uncrowned king of Kumaon" due to his significant influence in the region.

Additional Information:

• J.N. Batten preceded Ramsay as Commissioner, serving from 1848 to 1856.
• Sir Henry Ramsay was appointed as the Commissioner of Kumaon on 10th February 1856.
• He initiated potato cultivation in the Kumaon region.