Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : A
The answer is Chakravarti Rajagopalachari. - After independence, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) became the only Indian and last governor-general of India.
- Rajagopalachari was appointed Governor-General of India's Interim Government in June 1948 and served until January 1950.
- Chakravarti Rajagopalachari:
- He was a member of the Indian National Congress's Working Committee for 20 years (1922–42).
- From 1937 to 1939, he served as Chief Minister of Madras, his home state.
- In 1954, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna for meritorious service to India.
- In 1959, he founded and led the Swatantra (Independent) Party.
- Warren Hastings:
- He was the first Governor of Fort William in 1772.
- From 1774 until 1785, he was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
- During his presidency, the Regulating Act of 1773 was passed.
- Louis Mountbatten:
- From 12 February 1947 to 15 August 1947, Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.
- From 15 August 1947 to 21 June 1948, he served as the first Governor-General of free India.
- Edward Law:
- He was the British governor-general of India from 1842–44.
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