Q. As per the Indian Independence Act of 1947, the Governor-general of India was to be

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Q. As per the Indian Independence Act of 1947, the Governor-general of India was to be

a) Elected by the first Constituent Assembly or Central Legislative Assembly of India.

b) Appointed by the Viceroy on the advice of the executive council.

c) Appointed by the British Monarch on the advice of the dominion cabinet.

d) Nominated by the dominion cabinet based on the recommendation of the Viceroy.

Correct Answer : C

Explanation:

• The Act abolished the office of viceroy and provided, for each dominion, a governor-general, who was to be appointed by the British King on the advice of the dominion cabinet.
• His Majesty’s Government in Britain was to have no responsibility with respect to the Government of India or Pakistan.
• It also abolished the office of the secretary of state for India and transferred his functions to the secretary of state for Commonwealth Affairs.