The correct answer is: A) Sir Mark Cubbon.
Sir Mark Cubbon was a British civil servant who served as the Commissioner of Mysore from 1834 to 1861. He is considered the ‘Maker of Modern Bangalore’ for his role in the development of the city. He was responsible for the construction of many public buildings and institutions, including the Bangalore Palace, the Cubbon Park, and the Bangalore Medical College. He also played a significant role in the development of the city’s infrastructure, including the construction of roads, bridges, and canals.
Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. He is best known for his policy of ‘annexation’, which led to the British takeover of many Indian states. He was not directly involved in the administration of Mysore.
Lord Cornwallis was the Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793. He is best known for his reforms of the Indian civil service. He was not directly involved in the administration of Mysore.
Sir Thomas Munro was the Governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827. He is best known for his reforms of the Indian land revenue system. He was not directly involved in the administration of Mysore.