The correct answer is: Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar.
Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar was the head of the Himalayan Prant Provisional Government. He was a prominent Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh from 1952 to 1977. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress.
Dr Parmar was born in 1906 in the village of Kotgarh in the Shimla district of British India. He was educated at the Government College, Lahore, and the University of Allahabad. He joined the Indian National Congress in 1927 and participated in the Indian independence movement. He was imprisoned several times by the British government for his political activities.
After India’s independence in 1947, Dr Parmar became a member of the Constituent Assembly of India. He was also a member of the first Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) from 1952 to 1957.
In 1952, Dr Parmar was elected as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. He served as the Chief Minister for 25 years, until his death in 1977. During his tenure as Chief Minister, Dr Parmar played a key role in the development of Himachal Pradesh. He oversaw the construction of roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure. He also promoted agriculture and tourism in the state.
Dr Parmar was a popular and respected leader. He was known for his simplicity and his commitment to the welfare of the people of Himachal Pradesh. He is remembered as one of the architects of modern Himachal Pradesh.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Thakur Karan Singh was the Sadr-i-Riyasat (head of state) of Jammu and Kashmir from 1947 to 1965.
- Haridas was a Hindu saint who lived in the 16th century.
- Shivanand Ramaul was a freedom fighter who fought against the British rule in India.