Question

Who holds the record of serving as the Governor of a single state in India for the longest period of time?​

Answer 1

M. M. Jacob holds the record of serving as the Governor of a single state in India for the longest period.

Explanation:

• Mundakkal Mathew Jacob (MM Jacob) was appointed as Governor of Meghalaya in 1995 and 2000.

• He carried out the function of the Governor for over 11 years.

• He also played the part as Deputy Chairman in Rajya Sabha.

• He died at 86, with the record of serving as the Governor of a single state for the longest period.

Answer 2

MM Jacob  holds the record of serving as the Governor of a single state in India for the longest period of time.

• Mundakkal Mathew Jacob was an Indian politician.
• He was associated with Indian National Congress and was appointed as the Governor General Of Meghalaya.
• Initially he was appointed in the year 1995 and was again appointed for the second term in year 2000.
• He was also discharged for some time in 1996 from the position of Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. He's the longest serving governor of any state in India.