Rajasthan Governor Hukum Singh and President's Rule

The question asks to identify the Governor of Rajasthan who served during a period when President's Rule was both imposed and later revoked. President's Rule is a provision under Article 356 of the Constitution of India, allowing the President of India to assume the powers of the state government if the government cannot be conducted according to the Constitution.

Understanding Governor Hukum Singh's Tenure

Let's examine the options provided:

• Sampurnanand: Served as Governor of Rajasthan from 1962 to 1967.
• Hukum Singh: Served as Governor of Rajasthan from 1967 to 1972.
• M. Chenna Reddy: Served as Governor of Rajasthan later, from 1977 to 1981.
• Raghukul Tilak: Served as Governor of Rajasthan from 1977 to 1981.

Hukum Singh and Imposition/Revocation of President's Rule

During the tenure of Hukum Singh as the Governor of Rajasthan (1967-1972), President's Rule was imposed in the state on two significant occasions:

1. First Instance: President's Rule was imposed on March 13, 1967, following the 1967 general elections which resulted in a hung assembly. This period of President's Rule lasted until April 26, 1967, when a new government was formed. Thus, it was imposed and revoked during his governorship.
2. Second Instance: President's Rule was again imposed in Rajasthan on June 11, 1971, due to political instability and the need for fresh elections. This lasted until April 21, 1972, concluding Hukum Singh's term as Governor. This instance also falls within his tenure, marking both imposition and eventual revocation (though the revocation happened just before the end of his term).

Therefore, Hukum Singh is the Governor of Rajasthan during whose term President's Rule was both imposed and revoked.