First Governor General of Independent India
The question asks to identify the first Governor General of Independent India.
Lord Mountbatten served as the last Viceroy of British India and continued as the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India after independence in 1947.
While C. Rajagopalachari later became the first Indian Governor-General, Lord Mountbatten held the position immediately following the transfer of power.
Therefore, the first Governor General of Independent India was Lord Mountbatten.
- Lord Mountbatten: Appointed as the first Governor-General of India (August 15, 1947 – June 21, 1948).
- C. Rajagopalachari: Became the first Indian Governor-General after Mountbatten.
- Lord William Bentinck: Was the first Governor-General of Bengal (later Governor-General of India) during the British era, before independence.
- Warren Hastings: Was the first Governor of Bengal, preceding the title of Governor-General.
The correct option is Lord Mountbatten.
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