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Who became the first Governor General of free India in 1947?

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Clement Atlee
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C. Rajagopalachari
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Lord Mountbatten
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Rajendra Prasad
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Solution

The correct option is C Lord Mountbatten
The Independence Act marked the end of British rule in India. The Dominions of India and Pakistan came into existence on August, Lord Mountbatten on the request of Nehru continued as the Governor-General of free India.

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