Who was the last Viceroy of India?

Lord Mountabattan

The correct answer is Option 3- Lord Mountabattan

Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.

He was appointed in 1947 to oversee the transfer of power from British to Indian rule. India gained independence on August 15, 1947, and Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of independent India. He served in this role until 1948.

The other people you listed, Lord Canning, Lord Irwin, and Lord Minto, were also Viceroys of India, but they were not the last.

• Lord Canning was the Viceroy of India from 1856 to 1862. He is best known for his role in the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny.
• Lord Irwin was the Viceroy of India from 1926 to 1931. He is best known for his role in the negotiations that led to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
• Lord Minto was the Viceroy of India from 1905 to 1910. He is best known for his role in separate electorates.