Five States—Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Goa are in the midst of their Assembly election cycles.
Here is a quiz on some Chief Ministers of these States.
Q: This gentleman has the dubious distinction of having served as a Chief Minister for two days in Uttar Pradesh but the legitimacy of his regime was lost after a court overturned the dismissal of his predecessor’s Government. Name him.
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A: Jagdambika Pal
Q: Since the formation of Uttarakhand in 2000, only one CM managed to serve at that post for a full term. Name him.
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A: ND Tiwari
Q: Who has been the only woman Chief Minister of Goa?
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A: Shashikala Kakodkar
Q: This former Chief Minister of Punjab was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan but later relinquished Pakistani citizenship and settled in Punjab. Name him.
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A: Bhim Sen Sachar
Q: He was the first person belonging to a tribal hill community in Manipur to become Chief Minister. He was later assassinated by militants. Name him.
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A: Yangmaso Shaiza
