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Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?
Question

Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?

A.

BR Ambedkar

B.

C Rajagopalachari

C.

Sardar Patel

D.

Lord Mountbatten

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) C Rajagopalachari.

  • C Rajagopalachari, often referred to as Rajaji, was the first Indian and last Governor-General of independent India. He succeeded Lord Mountbatten and served from 1948 to 1950.

  • Rajagopalachari was appointed as the Governor-General after India gained independence in 1947 and played a key role in shaping the newly independent nation's administration.

Information Booster:

  • Lord Mountbatten (Option D) was the last British Governor-General of India and served from 1947 to 1948, during the transition to independence.

  • BR Ambedkar (Option A) was a prominent leader and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, but he never served as Governor-General.

  • Sardar Patel (Option C) was India's first Deputy Prime Minister and the first Home Minister, but he was not the Governor-General.

Additional Information:

  • C Rajagopalachari played a significant role in Indian politics, serving as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

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