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    Which politician has become Chief Minister of two states?
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    Which politician has become Chief Minister of two states?

    A.

    N. D. Tiwari

    B.

    Sharad Pawar

    C.

    Jyoti Basu

    D.

    Karpoori Thakur

    Correct option is A


    Narayan Dutt (N. D.) Tiwari is the only Indian politician to have served as the Chief Minister of two different states. He was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh thrice (1976–77, 1984–85, and 1988–89) and later became the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand (2002–2007) after its formation in 2000. His long political career included various key roles, including serving as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
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    1. N. D. Tiwari had a distinguished political career spanning decades and held various important portfolios, including Union Minister of External Affairs and Finance.
    2. He became the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand after the state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000.
    3. Tiwari is known for his role in economic reforms during his tenure as Union Finance Minister.
    4. Sharad Pawar, Jyoti Basu, and Karpoori Thakur served as Chief Ministers but only in their respective states – Maharashtra (Pawar), West Bengal (Basu), and Bihar (Thakur).

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