Who is the 35th Governor of Bihar?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) D.Y. Patil

Explanation:

·       Dr. D.Y. Patil served as the 35th Governor of Bihar from March 22, 2013, to November 26, 2014.

·       He succeeded Devanand Konwar and was followed by Ram Nath Kovind.

·       A well-known educationist and politician, D.Y. Patil was earlier the Governor of Tripura.

·       He is also the founder of the D.Y. Patil Group of educational institutions.

·       His tenure in Bihar was marked by administrative stability.

Information Booster:

·       The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India for a five-year term.

·       Though largely ceremonial, Governors play a crucial role in state administration during emergencies or transitions.

·       As of August 2025, the current Governor of Bihar is Arif Mohammad Khan, who was officially sworn into office on January 2, 2025.

Additional Knowledge:

Devanand Konwar (Option a)

·       33rd Governor of Bihar from 2009 to 2013.

·       Preceded D.Y. Patil in office.

Satya Pal Malik (Option b)

·       38th Governor of Bihar from 2017 to 2018.

·       Later served as Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.

Ram Nath Kovind (Option c)

·       36th Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017.

Went on to become the 14th President of India in 2017.