Who was appointed as the Viceroy of India in place of Lord Wavell in February 1947?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Lord Mountbatten.
Lord Louis Mountbatten succeeded Lord Wavell as the last Viceroy of India in February 1947. His appointment came at a critical juncture, as British India was moving rapidly toward independence and partition. Mountbatten played a pivotal role in overseeing the transfer of power from British rule to Indian governance, facilitating negotiations between the Indian National Congress, the Muslim League, and the British government. His leadership culminated in the partition of India and the creation of two independent nations, India and Pakistan, on August 15, 1947. Mountbatten's tenure marked the end of British colonial rule in India.