The correct answer is option 1, Lord Canning, who served as the first Viceroy of India. A viceroy is a representative of the British monarch who governed India on behalf of the British Empire. Lord Canning`s tenure as Viceroy was from 1858 to 1862, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He played a crucial role in the transition of power from the East India Company to the British Crown, known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Lord Canning introduced policies to rebuild and stabilize British rule in India after the rebellion, such as the Doctrine of Lapse and the Civil Service Act. His tenure witnessed significant administrative and judicial reforms, making him an important figure in Indian colonial history.