Lieutenant General S. K. Sinha, who passed away in November 2016, had served as the Governor of which states?

The correct answer is Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. Key Points Lieutenant General S. K. Sinha (Srinivas Kumar Sinha) served as the Governor of Assam from 1997 to 2003. Following his tenure in Assam, he was appointed as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, serving from June 4, 2003, to June 25, 2008. Before his gubernatorial roles, he had a distinguished military career, serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. He passed away on November 17, 2016, at the age of 90. Additional Information Bihar and Meghalaya: Bihar is the 12th largest state by area in India, while Meghalaya is one of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India. The Governor of a state is the constitutional head appointed by the President of India under Article 155 . Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh: Arunachal Pradesh is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun" in India, located in the extreme northeast. Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, known for its mountainous landscapes and as a host to the Dalai Lama's administration in Dharamshala. Punjab: Punjab is a state in northwest India, known as the "Granary of India" or "Bread Basket of India." It shares its capital, Chandigarh , with the neighboring state of Haryana as a Union Territory. Ambassador to Nepal: Apart from being a Governor, S. K. Sinha also served as India's Ambassador to Nepal in 1990 , helping to restore strained relations between the two countries at that time.