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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

When was the designation "Sadar-I-Riyasat" of Jammu and Kashmir changed to "Governor"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1965

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1965”.
In April 1965, the legislative assembly approved renaming the positions of Sadar-i-Riyasat to Governor and Wazir-i-Azam (Prime Minister) to Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

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