Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Governor of a state after independence? (non-ICS) MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Governor of a state after independence? (non-ICS)
A. B.G. Kher
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sarojini Naidu became the first woman Governor of an Indian state (United Provinces) in 1947.

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