Multiple choice general knowledge Surjit Singh Barnala was the first Governor of which state? Zharkhand Uttaranchal Chhattisgarh Sikkim Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Surjit Singh Barnala served as the first Governor of Uttarakhand (then called Uttaranchal) when the state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. The spelling 'Zharkhand' in option A is incorrect (should be Jharkhand).