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    Question

    Who among the following was the only Jewish Viceroy in

    India?
    A Lord Curzon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Canning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Irwin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Reading Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lord Reading was the only Jewish Viceroy of India. He succeeded Lord Chelmsford and served as the Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 1921 to 1925. Important events during his tenure included: • Non-Cooperation Movement (which climaxed and was withdrawn in 1922) • Mopla Rebellion (1921) • Simultaneous Civil Services Examinations in London and Delhi (1923) • Foundation of Vishwa Bharati University (1922) by Rabindranath Tagore • Formation of the Communist Party of India (1921) • Formation of the Swaraj Party (1923) • Kakori Train Action (1925)

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