Who among the following was the first Indian Governor of Reserve Bank of India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. CD Deshmukh
- C D Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor of Reserve Bank of India.
- His association with the Bank commenced in 1939, when he was appointed Government's liason officer. He later served as Secretary and thereafter in 1941 as Deputy Governor of the Bank. On the demise of James Taylor, he took over stewardship of the Bank and was appointed Governor in August, 1943.