Punjab - Study Mode

[#171] Who was the first Governor of West Punjab?
Correct Answer

(B) Sir Francis Mudie

Explanation

Solution: Before partition in 1859, the office of Lieutenant Governor was instituted in the undivided Punjab. In 1947, Punjab was partitioned into West Punjab (now in
Pakistan) and East Punjab. Sir Francis Mudie became the first Governor of West Punjab and Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi became the first Governor of East Punjab, in the independent India.

[#172] Who is the first Chief Minister of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(A) Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava

Explanation

Solution: The first Chief Minister of Punjab was Dr Gopi Chand Bhargava (15 August, 1947-13 April, 1949).

[#173] Which of the following was the first Governor of Punjab after Independence?
Correct Answer

(A) Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi

Explanation

Solution: Before partition in 1859, the office of Lieutenant Governor was instituted in the undivided Punjab. In 1947, Punjab was partitioned into West Punjab (now in
Pakistan) and East Punjab. Sir Francis Mudie became the first Governor of West Punjab and Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi became the first Governor of East Punjab, in the independent India.

[#174] Which among the following articles says there shall be a Governor of each state?
Correct Answer

(B) Article 153

Explanation

Solution: Article 153 of the Constitution of India, provides that there shall be a Governor of each state. The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India. The powers and functions of a Governor at state level is similar to that of a President at the union level.

[#175] In which year, Vidhan Bhawan became permanent House in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(A) 1961

Explanation

Solution: Due to the Partition of 1947, the State of Punjab was deprived of any permanent building to house the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Therefore, it had to hold its sessions in various temporary accommodations, first at Shimla and later at Chandigarh. Ultimately, on 6 March, 1961, the present building known as Vidhan Bhawan, became its permanent House.