Q.

Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?

A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Mayo
D. Lord Ripon
Answer» B. Lord Canning
Explanation: In consequence of the departure of Lord Dalhousie in 1855 and a vacancy in the governor-generalship of India, Lord Canning was selected by Lord Palmerston to succeed to that great position. The most significant event during his administration was the outbreak of the Sepoy Revolt, 1857.
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