Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the Governor of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: C. Gurumukh Nihal Singh was appointed as the first Governor of Rajasthan on 1st November, 1956 AD.
Explanation: Governor of Rajasthan 1. After India's independence on August 15, 1947, the integration of 19 princely states and 3 chiefships of Rajputana took place under the India (Provisional Constitution) Order, 1947, in accordance with the Instrument of Accession provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935. 2. This integration was completed in 7 phases. 3. On March 30, 1949, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur was appointed Rajpramukh (head of state). 4. He remained the only Rajpramukh of Rajasthan. On January 26, 1950, Rajasthan became a 'B' category state. During this period, the office of Rajpramukh existed. 5. Based on the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission, Rajasthan was included in the category of states on November 1, 1956. 6. With the 7th Constitutional Amendment, 1956, the office of Rajpramukh in Rajasthan was abolished and the office of Governor was created. 7. Shri Gurumukh Nihal Singh was appointed the first Governor of Rajasthan on October 25, 1956. 8. He assumed office on November 1, 1956. Current Governor:- Shri Haribhau Kishanrao Bagade an Polity July 31, 2024 to present Born into a farming family and dedicated to public service from the beginning. Worked continuously for the development of the agriculture and dairy sectors. Elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (1985, 1990, 1995, 1999) and Phulambri, Aurangabad (2014, 2019) constituencies. Unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on November 2, 2014. Served as a minister twice in Maharashtra.