The title of 'Viceroy' was added to the centre of the Governor-General of India for the first time in
A. 1848 A.D.
B. 1858 A.D.
C. 1862 A.D.
D. 1856 A.D.
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The Government of India Act 1833 converted the title into "Governor-General of India." The title "Viceroy and Governor-General" was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.This Question Belongs to History >> British Rule In India
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