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Who among the following was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
CD Deshmukh

First Indian RBI Governor Identification

The question requires identifying the first Indian national appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Historical Context:

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began operations in 1935 with a British governor.
  • Subsequent governors were also British until India's independence.
  • CD Deshmukh holds the distinction of being the first Indian Governor of the RBI. He assumed office in 1943.
  • Other individuals listed, such as Manmohan Singh, IG Patel, and Raghuram Rajan, served as RBI Governors in later periods.

Therefore, CD Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

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