Question 263
Who is the First Governor of Assam?
Answer
Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari
Why?
The Correct Answer is Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari . The First Governor of Assam was Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari. His tenure is from 15 August 1947 to 28 December 1948. He was an Indian Civil Servant and Politician. Born- 12 October 1894 Died- 28 December 1948 Parents:- Akbar Hydari, Amina Hydari Current Governor of Assam:- Jagdish Mukhi Since October 2017 The Governor of Assam is a nominal head and representative of the President of India in the State of Assam. The Governor is appointed by the president for a term of 5 years. Power and functions of Governor:- Executive Power related to administration, appointments, and removals. Legislative powers related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad. Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the Governor. Extra Facts:- Dr. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya:- Dr. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya was the first Governor of Madhya Pradesh. Tenure:- 1 November 1956 to 13 June 1957 Current Governor Of Madhya Pradesh:- Anandiben Patel Maharaj Man Singh II ( Rajpramukh):- Maharaj Man Singh II ( Rajpramukh) was the first Governor of Rajasthan. Tenure:- 30 March 1949 to 31 October 1956 Current Governor of Rajasthan:- Kalraj Mishra Jairamdas Daulatram:- Jairamdas Daulatram was the first Governor of Bihar. Tenure:- 15 August 1947 to 11 January 1948 Current Governor of Bihar:- Phagu Chauhan
