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Arif Mohammed Khan sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar

Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran administered the oath at Raj Bhavan, Patna.

Summary

Arif Mohammed Khan was sworn in as Governor of Bihar at Raj Bhavan, Patna, on 2 January 2025. Arif Mohammed Khan, who became the 42nd Governor of Bihar, was administered the oath by Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran. Arif Mohammed Khan succeeded Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who moved to Kerala as Governor.

Key facts

Date and place
2 January 2025, Raj Bhavan, Patna
Governor
Arif Mohammed Khan — 42nd Governor of Bihar
Oath administered by
Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran
Predecessor
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (now Governor of Kerala)

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Who was sworn in as Governor of Bihar on 2 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Arif Mohammed Khan

Raj Bhavan Bihar; The Hindu; Hindustan Times: Arif Mohammed Khan was sworn in as Governor of Bihar on 2 January 2025, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.

Q2 Advanced

Who administered the oath of office to Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on 2 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran

The Hindu; Hindustan Times: Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran administered the oath at Raj Bhavan.

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