Who among the following was the first Governor of Bihar?
- ASir Maurice Garnier Hallett
- BSir James David Sifton
- CSir Hugh Dow
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Sir James David Sifton
Explanation
Sir James David Sifton served as Governor of Bihar and Odisha from 26 April, 1929 to 25 August, 1929; from 5 June, 1930 to 21 September, 1930; from 7 April, 1932 to 12 October, 1934; and again from 11 February, 1935 to 31 March, 1936. Thereafter, from 1 April, 1936 to 10 March, 1937, he served as Governor of Bihar. After the division of the Bihar and Odisha Province, he became the first Governor of Bihar. After him, Sir Maurice Garnier Hallett became the Governor of Bihar on 11 March, 1937.