In which year the title ‘Viceroy’ was given to ‘Governor General of India’? || ADRE 1.0 SLRC 2022 PAPER-IV SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question:

In which year the title ‘Viceroy’ was given to ‘Governor General of India’? 


    (A) 1867 

    (B) 1858 

    (C) 1876 

    (D) 1905


Answer:


Option

Year

Explanation

(A)

1867

Incorrect. The title 'Viceroy' was already in use by this time.

(B)

1858

Correct. The title 'Viceroy' was conferred upon the Governor-General of India in 1858 after the British Crown took over control from the East India Company.

(C)

1876

Incorrect. By 1876, the title 'Viceroy' was already established.

(D)

1905

Incorrect. The title had been in use long before 1905.


The title 'Viceroy' was given to the Governor-General of India in 1858, following the British Crown's assumption of control over India from the East India Company


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