In 1872, Lord Mayo, the Viceroy of India was assassinated in ___________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Port Blair.
- Lord Mayo was assassinated by Pathan Sher Ali in Port Blair.
- He served as the 4th Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872.
- In foreign affairs, he followed the policy of non-intervention.
- He opened up Mayo College in Ajmer for educating children of aristocratic families. India’s census began during his tenure.