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Who was the first Governor of Uttar Pradesh after changing the name from United Provinces to Uttar Pradesh?
Question

Who was the first Governor of Uttar Pradesh after changing the name from United Provinces to Uttar Pradesh?

A.

Varahagiri Venkata Giri

B.

Hormusji Ferozshah Modi

C.

Vishwanath Das

D.

Akbar Ali Khan

Correct option is B

Hormusji Ferozshah Modi was the first Governor of Uttar Pradesh after the name of the state was changed from the United Provinces to Uttar Pradesh in 1950

Information Booster:

Modi was a prominent figure who helped establish the state's post-independence governance.
● Uttar Pradesh's renaming signified the state’s reorientation from colonial past to independent India.
● The shift to Uttar Pradesh represented a break from the colonial legacy of the United Provinces.

Additional Information:

  • Varahagiri Venkata Giri: He was the President of India and served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, but after the time of Modi.
  • Vishwanath Das: He served as Governor of U.P., but after Modi’s term

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