Question 118
Who is the Governor of Assam?
Answer
Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Why?
The correct answer is Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Key Points Lakshman Prasad Acharya is the Governor of Assam. He is a former member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. He has also served as the Governor of Sikkim previously. As Governor, he is the ceremonial head of Assam and resides in Dispur. Additional Information Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer: Governor of Andhra Pradesh . Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd.): Governor of Arunachal Pradesh . Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.): Governor of Bihar . Assam is a Sixth Schedule state, meaning the Governor has significant powers over the administration of the autonomous districts like Karbi Anglong and Bodoland. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister (Himanta Biswa Sarma) and other ministers. Under Article 174, the Governor has the power to summon and prorogue the state legislature. He also acts as the Chancellor of Gauhati University and other state institutions. His role is vital for maintaining the social fabric of the diverse population of Assam.
