Consider the following statements regarding the office of Viceroy of India 1 After the Act of 1858 t...........

Modern Indian History Viceroys and Governor Generals

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Consider the following statements regarding the office of Viceroy of India:

1. After the Act of 1858, the office of Governor General was abolished and replaced by the office of Viceroy.

2. The First Viceroy of India was Lord Dalhousie

Which of the above statements are NOT correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

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Explanation:

The office of Viceroy was established by the Government of India Act of 1858, but the office of Governor General was not abolished.
Lord Canning served as Governor General of India from 1856 to 1862. During his tenure, the Government of India Act, 1858 was passed which created the office of Viceroy to be held by the same person who was Governor General of India. Thus, Lord Canning also served as first Viceroy.