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The term "Divide and Rule" was coined by Lord Curzon, referring to the British strategy of dividing Indian communities to maintain control. Option "Lord Mountbatten" was the last British Viceroy, but he did not coin this term. Option "Warren Hastings" was the first Governor-General, but not related to this policy. Option "Cecil Rhodes" was a British imperialist but not involved in India.