Identify the **INCORRECTLY matched** pair(s) of the British Governor-Generals of India and the events with which they are associated:

i) Lord Dalhousie – Revolt of 1857
ii) Lord Auckland – First Afghan War
iii) Lord Canning – Wood’s Despatch 1854

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Identify the **INCORRECTLY matched** pair(s) of the British Governor-Generals of India and the events with which they are associated:

i) Lord Dalhousie – Revolt of 1857  
ii) Lord Auckland – First Afghan War  
iii) Lord Canning – Wood’s Despatch 1854

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**Solution:**

1. **Lord Dalhousie - Revolt of 1857:**
   - Lord Dalhousie served as Governor-General from 1848 to 1856.
   - The Revolt of 1857 occurred after his tenure, during Lord Canning's time.
   - Hence, this pair is incorrectly matched.

2. **Lord Auckland - First Afghan War:**
   - Lord Auckland was Governor-General from 1836 to 1842.
   - The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842) took place during his tenure.
   - This pair is correctly matched.

3. **Lord Canning - Wood's Despatch 1854:**
   - Wood's Despatch was issued in 1854 when Lord Dalhousie was Governor-General.
   - Lord Canning took office in 1856, after the Despatch.
   - Hence, this pair is incorrectly matched.

**Answer:** Only (i) and (iii) are incorrectly matched.

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