Question

Who among the following was the first Chief Minister of the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
1. Tomo Riba
2. Prem Khandu Thungan
3. Gegong Apang
4. Mukut Mithi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Prem Khandu Thungan

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Prem Khandu Thungan

• Prem Khandu Thungan was the first Chief Minister of the state of Arunachal Pradesh from 13 August 1975 to 18 September 1979.
• Tomo Riba was the second Chief Minister of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
• He was also the President of the Peoples Party of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Gegong Apang was the third Chief Minister of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
• He was the third longest-serving Chief Minister of India.
• Arunachal Pradesh obtained a full-fledged state status on 20 February 1987.
• It was formerly known as the 'North-East Frontier Agency'.