The correct answer is: B. Smt Urmila Singh
Smt Urmila Singh was the first woman Governor of Himachal Pradesh. She was appointed as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh on 12th August 1993 and served till 11th August 1999. She was also the Governor of Rajasthan from 1999 to 2004.
Smt Urmila Singh was born on 1st January 1928 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. She was educated at the University of Allahabad and the University of Delhi. She was married to Shri Baldev Singh, who was a former Chief Minister of Punjab.
Smt Urmila Singh started her career as a teacher. She later joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1956. She served in various capacities in the IAS, including as the Secretary of the Ministry of Education and the Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Smt Urmila Singh was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1986 to 1992. She was also the Governor of Himachal Pradesh from 1993 to 1999 and the Governor of Rajasthan from 1999 to 2004.
Smt Urmila Singh was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in India. She died on 25th January 2015 at the age of 87.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. Smt Sheila Kaul was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir from 1990 to 1993.
- C. Smt Prabha Rau was the Governor of Maharashtra from 2004 to 2008.
- D. Smt Pratibha Devi Singh Patil was the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012.