Important Governor generals and viceroys

Question 1

Mainly known for DOCTRINE OF LAPSE, responsible for annexing number of states on the basis of this philosophy. First train from Bombay to Thane started during his reign in 1853.

Answer 1

Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856)

Question 2

Credited with a new revenue system under the permanent settlement of Bengal. Introduction of Civil Services.

Answer 2

Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793)

Question 3

Revolt of 1857. First viceroy of India.

Answer 3

Lord Canning

Question 4

The subsidiary alliance system.

Answer 4

Lord Wellesley (1798-1805)

Question 5

Partition of Bengal.

Answer 5

Lord Curzon (1899-1905)

Question 6

Abolition of Sati and reducing female infanticide.

Answer 6

William Bentinck (1828-35)

Question 7

His advice was instrumental in introducing English, under the leadership of William Bentinck.

Answer 7

Thomas B. Macaulay

Question 8

Associated with Ryotwari settlement.

Answer 8

Lord Hastings (1813-1832)

Question 9

He was the first British Governor of Bengal.

Answer 9

Robert Clive

Question 10

The first Governor-General of India; Regulating Act 1773 and Pitt’s India Act of 1784 were passed during his tenure.

Answer 10

Warren Hastings (1773-1785)

Question 11

The first Governor General of Free India.

Answer 11

Lord Mountbatten

Question 12

First Indian and last Governor General of Independent India.

Answer 12

C. Rajagopalachari