Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (b) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Explanation:
· In February 2023, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was appointed as the Governor of Bihar.
· He succeeded Phagu Chauhan, who was moved to Meghalaya.
· Governors in India are appointed by the President of India under Article 155 of the Constitution.
Information Booster:
· Governors serve a term of 5 years (not fixed, can vary).
· The Governor is the constitutional head of the state.
· Arlekar previously served as Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Goa.
· Appointment announced as part of a reshuffle involving 13 states in Feb 2023.
· Appointments are made by the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet.
· Article 153 to 162 deals with the Governor in the Indian Constitution.
Additional Information:
· Gulab Chand Kataria – Appointed as Governor of Assam in Feb 2023.
· Sushri Anusuiya Uikey – Appointed Governor of Manipur, previously Chhattisgarh.
· Ramesh Bais – Appointed Governor of Maharashtra, previously Jharkhand.