Who was the first Viceroy of India?

Lord Canning

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Lord Chelmsford

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Lord Hastings

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Lord Cornwallis

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The correct option is A Lord Canning
By the Indian Government Act 1858, the East India Company’s license was cancelled, and the British Queen took over the administration of India. The designation of a Governor-General was changed to that of the Viceroy; Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India.

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