Colonial administration: Year when the Governor-General of India first received the title ‘‘Viceroy’’. Identify the correct year when the title ‘‘Viceroy’’ was added to the office. Choose the correct option.

Given data

• We need the year the title 'Viceroy' was added to the Governor-General of India.

Concept/ApproachFollowing the 1857 Revolt, the Government of India Act, 1858 transferred rule from the East India Company to the British Crown.

ReasoningIn 1858, Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India.

Final Answer1858