The correct answer is option 2, Lord Mountbatten. The Viceroys of India were appointed by the British monarch to represent them and govern India. Lord Mountbatten served as the last Viceroy of India from 1947 to 1948. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the partition of India and the creation of two separate nations - India and Pakistan. He was responsible for overseeing the transfer of power from British rule to Indian self-governance. Lord Mountbatten`s time as Viceroy marked the end of British colonial rule in India and the beginning of independence for the country.