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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following has sworn as the first woman chief minister of Jammu
A
Atifete Jahjaga
B
Mehbooba Mufti
C
Benazir Bhutto
D
Tansu Ciller
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sucheta Kripalani (née Majumdar; 25 June 1908 – 1 December 1974) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. She was India’s first female Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967.

Detailed explanation-2: -The post was established after the 6th amendment to the state’s constitution (effective 6 June 1965) abolished the title of Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Subsequently, the ruling prime minister, Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-3: -From 17 November 1952 to 30 March 1965, Karan Singh was the elected as the Sadr-e-Riyasat of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. On 30 March 1965, Karan Singh became the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-4: -Executive. The head of state of Jammu and Kashmir is a Lieutenant Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the central government. His or her post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister, is the head of government and chairs a council of ministers.

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