Who was the first British Viceroy of India?

Lord William Bentick Lord Canning Lord Mayo Lord Ripon

Lord Canning

The correct answer is Option 2 - Lord Canning The title "Viceroy" for the head of British India came about after the Government of India Act 1858. The Governor-General who held office at that time became the first Viceroy. So, the first British Viceroy of India was  Lord Canning.