The correct answer is: C. Pratapsingh Rane.
Pratapsingh Rane was the first Chief Minister of Goa after it attained statehood in 1987. He was a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and served as Chief Minister for a total of 10 terms, from 1987 to 1990, 1995 to 2000, 2002 to 2005, and 2007 to 2012. He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, from 1991 to 1996.
Rane was born in 1938 in the village of Porvorim in Goa. He studied at the University of Mumbai and then worked as a lawyer. He entered politics in the early 1960s and was elected to the Goa Legislative Assembly in 1963. He served as a minister in the Goa government from 1967 to 1977.
In 1977, Rane was elected Chief Minister of Goa for the first time. He served as Chief Minister until 1980, when he was defeated in the Assembly elections. He returned to power in 1987 and served as Chief Minister until 1990. He was re-elected Chief Minister in 1995 and served until 2000. He was again re-elected Chief Minister in 2002 and served until 2005. He was re-elected Chief Minister for the fourth time in 2007 and served until 2012.
Rane is a controversial figure in Goa politics. He has been accused of corruption and nepotism. However, he is also a popular leader and is credited with bringing development to Goa.
A. Ravi S. Naik was the Chief Minister of Goa from 1990 to 1995. He was a member of the Indian National Congress (INC).
B. Churchill Alemao was the Chief Minister of Goa from 2000 to 2002. He was a member of the United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP).
D. Dayanand Bandodkar was the first Chief Minister of Goa from 1963 to 1977. He was a member of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP).