Chronology of Viceroys — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2004

Consider the following Viceroys of India during the British rule:

1. Lord Curzon
2. Lord Chelmsford
3. Lord Hardinge
4. Lord Irwin

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of their tenure?

1. 1‑3‑2‑4
2. 2‑4‑1‑3
3. 1‑4‑2‑3
4. 2‑3‑1‑4

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The correct chronological order is Curzon (1899–1905) → Hardinge (1910–1916) → Chelmsford (1916–1921) → Irwin (1926–1931).

Answer: (a) 1‑3‑2‑4