Bihar Special GK PYQ 177 of 603 · Political Scenario

Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar?

  1. ASatyendra Prasanna Sinha
  2. BDr. Shri Krishna Singh
  3. CBrij Kishor Prasad
  4. DB. P. Mandal
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha

Explanation

Satyendra Prasanna Sinha was born on 24 March, 1863, at Raipur in Birbhum, Bengal. He was the first Indian to be appointed Advocate General of Bengal in 1905. His appointment to this post was confirmed in 1908. In 1920, he was appointed Governor of Bihar and Orissa, and he was the first Indian to obtain this post in administration. Due to health reasons, he resigned from his post in 1921. He died on 4 March, 1928.

This explanation is carried over from question 1 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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