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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many state governors are newly appointed by Ram Nath Kovind?
A
7
B
6
C
10
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bandaru Dattatraya, Governor of Himachal Pradesh is transferred and appointed as Governor of Haryana. Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has been appointed as the Governor of Mizoram. Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel has been appointed as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is the second person after K. R. Narayanan, from the Dalit community to occupy the post. Prior to his presidency, he served as the 26th Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 and as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2006.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Governor of a State is appointed by the President for a term of five years and holds office during his pleasure. Only Indian citizens above 35 years of age are eligible for appointment to this office. Executive power of the State is vested in Governor.

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