Understanding the roles of constitutional functionaries like Governors is important for general awareness and competitive exams. The question asks specifically about who assumed the role of Governor of Meghalaya in October 2022.

Meghalaya Governor Oath in October 2022

In October 2022, a change occurred in the Governorship of Meghalaya. The existing Governor completed their term or was replaced, and a new individual took the oath of office.

Let's look at the options provided:

• Banwarilal Purohit
• Tathagata Roy
• Satya Pal Malik
• B. D. Mishra

General B. D. Mishra (Retd.), who was serving as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh at the time, was given the additional charge as the Governor of Meghalaya.

He took the oath for this additional charge on October 4, 2022. He assumed this responsibility following the retirement of the previous Governor, Satya Pal Malik.

Analyzing the other options:

• Satya Pal Malik: He was the Governor of Meghalaya before B. D. Mishra. His term ended in October 2022.
• Tathagata Roy: He served as the Governor of Meghalaya before Satya Pal Malik.
• Banwarilal Purohit: He has served as Governor in several states, including Meghalaya (additional charge previously), but was not the one who took oath in October 2022 for Meghalaya's full or additional charge following Malik's retirement.

Therefore, the individual who took the oath as the Governor of Meghalaya in October 2022, taking over after Satya Pal Malik's term ended, was B. D. Mishra.

Revision Table: Meghalaya Governors (Selected Recent)

Additional Information: Role of a Governor in India

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India. Key points about the Governor include:

• Appointed by the President of India.
• Acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the state.
• Has executive, legislative, and judicial powers.
• Also acts as the Chancellor of universities in the state.
• Serves a term of five years, but holds office at the pleasure of the President.

The appointment of B. D. Mishra as Governor of Meghalaya in October 2022 was a routine constitutional process of filling the vacancy.