Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India ?

Lord Mountbatten

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C. Rajagopalachari

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The correct option is A Lord Mountbatten
The Independence Act marked the end of the British rule in India. The Dominions of India and Pakistan came into existence on August 15, 1947. Lord Mountbatten on the request of Nehru continued as the Governor-General of India.

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