Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Satya Pal Malik
Explanation:
· In August 2020, Satya Pal Malik was appointed as the Governor of Meghalaya.
· He was earlier serving as the Governor of Goa and had held the position of Governor of J&K during its reorganization.
· The appointment was part of a reshuffle involving multiple Governors.
· As Governor, he represented the President of India in the northeastern state.
· He held the position until August 2022, succeeded by Phagu Chauhan.
Information Booster:
· Satya Pal Malik has also served as Governor of Bihar, Goa, and J&K.
· Governors are appointed by the President of India under Article 155.
· The Governor is the constitutional head of the state.
· Malik was formerly a Member of Parliament and politician from Uttar Pradesh.
· His term in Jammu & Kashmir was during the revocation of Article 370.
Additional Information:
· R.N. Ravi became Governor of Tamil Nadu in 2021.
· Acharya Devvrat was appointed Governor of Gujarat.
· S. Narayan Arya served as Governor of Haryana and later Arunachal Pradesh.
· Satya Pal Malik is known for his outspoken views on farmer issues.