1. Dr. Y. V. Reddy
2. Dr. D. Subbarao
3. Dr. Urjit R. Patel
4. Shri Sanjay Malhotra
Understanding RBI Governor Tenures Chronologically
The question asks us to arrange specific individuals who have served in roles related to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or its governance in the correct chronological order based on their tenure, from the earliest to the latest.
Identifying the Individuals and Their Roles
The individuals listed are:
- 1. Dr. Y. V. Reddy
- 2. Dr. D. Subbarao
- 3. Dr. Urjit R. Patel
- 4. Shri Sanjay Malhotra
Analyzing Tenures of RBI Governors
To determine the correct chronological order, let's look at the tenures of the individuals who served as RBI Governors among those listed:
| Name | Start Tenure | End Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Y. V. Reddy | September 6, 2003 | September 5, 2008 |
| Dr. D. Subbarao | September 5, 2008 | September 4, 2013 |
| Dr. Urjit R. Patel | September 4, 2016 | December 10, 2018 |
Establishing the Chronological Sequence
Based on the tenure information, the order for the first three individuals is clear:
- Dr. Y. V. Reddy served first (2003-2008).
- Dr. D. Subbarao served next (2008-2013).
- Dr. Urjit R. Patel served after a gap (2016-2018).
The question lists Shri Sanjay Malhotra as the fourth individual. Following the chronological sequence established by the known tenures, and considering the provided options and the correct answer, Shri Sanjay Malhotra is placed after Dr. Urjit R. Patel in this specific ordering.
Matching with Provided Options
The chronological order derived is:
- Dr. Y. V. Reddy
- Dr. D. Subbarao
- Dr. Urjit R. Patel
- Shri Sanjay Malhotra
This corresponds to the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4.
Therefore, the correct arrangement matches option 4.
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