Who was the first Lieutenant Governors of Puducherry

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A Lieutenant Governor is the administrative head of a Union Territory in India. In the case of Puducherry, the Lieutenant Governor represents the President of India and exercises executive powers similar to those of a Governor in a state. This post was established when Puducherry became a Union Territory.

Correct Answer: Option C: S. L. Silam

Explanation:
S. L. Silam was the first Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry after it officially became a Union Territory of India in 1963. Following the de jure transfer of Puducherry from French control to Indian administration, the office of the Lieutenant Governor was created to head the new Union Territory administration.

S. L. Silam assumed office on 1st July 1963, marking the beginning of constitutional governance under the Indian Union. His appointment symbolized the integration of Puducherry into the democratic and administrative framework of India.

The other options mentioned:
K. M. Chandy, B. D. Jatti, and Chhedilal were appointed as Lieutenant Governors of Puducherry at different times, but they served after S. L. Silam.

Therefore, S. L. Silam was the first Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.