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

1. Lord Dalhousie
2. Lord Canning
3. Lord Curzon
4. Lord Bentinck

Correct answer: Lord Canning

Solution

Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857. After the revolt, he became the first Viceroy of India under the Government of India Act, 1858.

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