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The first Viceroy of India was -

A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Hardinge
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Elgin
Answer» A. Lord Canning
Explanation: Charles John Canning, known as The Viscount Canning from 1837 to 1859, was an English states-man and Governor-General of India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In 1858 he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India. In April 1859 he received thethanks of both Houses of Parliament for his great services during the rebellion.
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