Correct option is D
Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor General of Independent India. He was appointed as the Governor-General on 15th August 1947, the day India gained independence. He served in this position until 15th August 1948.
- Lord Mountbatten's Role: Lord Mountbatten was the last British Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of Independent India. His leadership during the partition of India and the transfer of power was pivotal in the history of modern India.
- C Rajagopalachari: After Mountbatten, C Rajagopalachari became the first Indian Governor-General and served from 21st June 1948 to 26th January 1950, when India became a Republic.
- Lord Mountbatten's Legacy: His tenure is significant because it marked the transition of India from a colony of Britain to an independent nation.
Additional Information:
- C Rajagopalachari: C Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General, but Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India.
- Lord William Bentinck: Lord William Bentinck was the British Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835, much before India gained independence.
- Warren Hastings: Warren Hastings was the first British Governor-General of India during the colonial period (1773-1785).