Who among the following served as the governor of Reserve Bank of India between 1982 to 1985?
Dr. Manmohan Singh
RBI Governor Tenure 1982-1985 Explained
The question asks to identify the individual who served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) between the years 1982 and 1985. The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of India and plays a crucial role in managing the country's monetary policy and financial stability. The Governor is the chief executive of the RBI.
Identifying the Correct RBI Governor
To answer this question accurately, we need to check the tenures of the individuals listed in the options:
| Name | Tenure as RBI Governor |
|---|---|
| Dr. Manmohan Singh | January 1982 - December 1984 (Acting Governor from Jan 1982 to Sep 1982, then Governor) |
| Shri R.N. Malhotra | December 1984 - December 1989 |
| Shri P.C. Bhattacharya | June 1977 - May 1982 |
| Shri N C Sen Gupta | May 1977 (Acting Governor), January 1982 - September 1982 (Acting Governor) |
| Shri Venkitaramanan | December 1990 - December 1992 |
| Shri M Narasimham | (Never served as RBI Governor; prominent banker and former Chairman of Administrative Staff College of India) |
Based on the official records and the tenures listed:
- Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from January 1982 until December 1984. This period falls squarely within the specified range of 1982 to 1985. He initially served as Acting Governor before taking charge as the full Governor.
- Shri P.C. Bhattacharya's term ended in May 1982, just before the main part of the specified period.
- Shri N C Sen Gupta served as Acting Governor briefly in 1982.
- Shri R.N. Malhotra took over as Governor in December 1984, covering the later part of the specified range.
- Shri Venkitaramanan served much later (1990-1992).
- Shri M Narasimham was never an RBI Governor.
Therefore, Dr. Manmohan Singh is the correct answer as he held the position of Governor of the Reserve Bank of India during the significant portion of the 1982 to 1985 timeframe.
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