Who was appointed as the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

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The correct answer is: B. Hari Singh

Hari Singh was the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir from 15 August 1947 to 26 October 1953. He was the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1925 to 1953.

A. Zorawar Singh was a Dogra general who conquered Ladakh and Baltistan in the 19th century.

C. Karan Singh was the son of Hari Singh and the second Governor of Jammu and Kashmir from 26 October 1953 to 26 January 1965.

D. Shamsher Singh was a Dogra general who fought in the Anglo-Sikh War.