Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:
When did the rule of the Governor-General end in India?
Options:
15th Aug 1947
14th Aug 1947
26 Jan 1949
26 Jan 1950
Correct Answer:
26 Jan 1950
Explanation:
The title of Viceroy was abandoned when British India was partitioned into the two independent dominions of India and Pakistan, but the office of governor-general continued to exist in each country separately until they adopted republican constitutions in 1950 and 1956, respectively.