The First Governor General of India was Warren Hasting and, The Last Viceroy of India was Lord Mountbatten.. So what is exactly the difference between governor general and viceroy. And, why have different terms been used?

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1.	The First Governor General of India was Warren Hasting and, The Last Viceroy of India was Lord Mountbatten.. So what is exactly the difference between governor general and viceroy. And, why have different terms been used?
Answer» Governor-General and Viceroy were the two main administrative posts in British India. Most UPSC ASPIRANTS GET confused with these terms. It is imperative to know the subtle DIFFERENCES between the two as they are FREQUENTLY ASKED in the examination.Pls mark as brainliest