The correct answer is: D. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
Bhagwat Dayal Sharma was the first Governor of Haryana. He was born on 14 December 1918 in village Bhadoi, Tehsil and District Jhajjar, Haryana. He was educated at the University of Punjab, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Political Science. He also studied law at the Government Law College, Lahore.
Sharma joined the Indian National Congress in 1942 and was actively involved in the freedom struggle. He was imprisoned several times by the British government. After independence, he held various ministerial positions in the Government of India. He was also the President of the Indian National Congress from 1972 to 1974.
Sharma was appointed as the Governor of Haryana on 1 November 1966. He served in this position till 31 October 1972. During his tenure as Governor, he made significant contributions to the development of the state. He was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions and hospitals in Haryana. He also promoted the welfare of the farmers and the poor.
Sharma died on 26 December 1993 at the age of 74. He was a great statesman and a true patriot. He will be remembered for his contributions to the freedom struggle, the development of Haryana and the welfare of the people.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. B. N. Chakraborti was the Governor of Haryana from 1972 to 1977.
- Dharamvir was a Hindi writer and poet.
- R. S. Narula was a civil servant.