With reference to the Governor of Uttarakhand, consider the following statements: 1. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan. 2. Dhal Singh Bisen was sworn in as the Governor of Uttarakhand. 3. The oath was administered by the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor at Lok Bhavan

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Executive (President, PM, Governor, CM)· Prelims· 19 October 2026

Constitutional roles and federal structure: a GS2 topic on the Governor's role as a bridge between Union and State.

Why in news

Dhal Singh Bisen was sworn in as the Governor of Uttarakhand by Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari at Lok Bhavan.

Background

Dhal Singh Bisen, a four-time MLA and former Balaghat MP, succeeded Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd.) as the Governor of Uttarakhand. The oath-taking ceremony took place on October 19, 2026, in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan.

Facts for Prelims

PostDhal Singh Bisen: Governor of Uttarakhand as of October 2026
PlaceLok Bhavan: Venue for the Governor's swearing-in ceremony in Uttarakhand
PostManoj Kumar Tiwari: Acting Chief Justice who administered the oath

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Governor of Uttarakhand, consider the following statements:

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan.
Dhal Singh Bisen was sworn in as the Governor of Uttarakhand.
The oath was administered by the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The oath was administered by Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the constitutional role of the Governor as a bridge between the Union and the State, highlighting the significance of the office in the Indian federal structure.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Constitutional friction: Balancing the Governor's discretionary powers with the mandate of the elected state government
Federal dynamics: The role of the Governor in ensuring constitutional continuity during administrative transitions

Keywords: Federalism · Constitutional Role · Executive Authority · State-Centre Relations

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