The first British Resident of Travancore was:

Colonel Munro
Lord Wellesley
Colonel Macaulay
Lord Dalhousie

The correct answer is A) Colonel Munro.

Colonel Munro was the first British Resident of Travancore. He was appointed to the position in 1792 and served until 1799. During his tenure, he oversaw the introduction of a number of reforms, including the establishment of a judicial system, a police force, and a system of education. He also played a key role in the expansion of British influence in Travancore.

Lord Wellesley was the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805. He was a strong advocate of British expansion in India and oversaw the annexation of a number of territories, including Mysore and the Carnatic. However, he did not have any direct involvement in Travancore.

Colonel Macaulay was a British historian and politician. He served as the Governor of Madras from 1835 to 1837. However, he did not have any direct involvement in Travancore.

Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. He was known for his policy of “annexation” and oversaw the annexation of a number of territories, including Awadh and the Punjab. However, he did not have any direct involvement in Travancore.