Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

What is the name of the Governor-General of India, shown in the picture below?

Options:

Lord William Bentinck

Lord Charles Metcalfe

Lord Dalhousie

Henry Hardinge.

Correct Answer:

Henry Hardinge.

Explanation:

 Governor General, Henry Hardinge is shown in the picture. As Governor General, Henry Hardinge attempted to modernize the equipment of the army. The Enfield rifles that were introduced initially used the greased cartridges the sepoys rebelled against.