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Who was the first Chief minister of Mysuru state?
A. S. Nijalingappa
B. K.C. Reddy
C. Kadidal Majappa
D. Kengal Hanumanthaiya

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Hint:A chief minister is an elected or appointed head of government of- in most instances- a sub-national entity, for instance and administrative subdivision or Federal constituent entity.

Complete answer:
Mysuru state was a state within the Dominion and the later Republic of India from its formation in 1947, out of the territories of the kingdom of Mysore, until 1956 with Banglore as its capital. Now let's see who was the chief minister of Mysuru state.
S. Nijalingappa was an Indian freedom fighter, Congress party politician, and lawyer who served two terms as the chief minister of Karnataka.
K.C. Reddy was the first chief minister of Karnataka ( then Mysuru state). After independence of India in 1947, he was at the forefront of the Mysore Chalo movement seeking responsible state government in Mysore state and went on to become the first Chief minister of the state. He served in this position from 1947 to 1952.
Kadidal Majappa was the third chief minister of Karnataka for short periods of time in 1956. Manjappa was a freedom fighter and a true Gandhian who led many struggles in state for probity in public life. He served as a minister in various central and state governments for 32 years.
Kengal Hanumanthaiya was the second chief minister of Mysore state in1952, following the victory of the congress party in the 1st generation election. His tenure as chief minister was marked by activities aimed at uplifting the rural population of the state and promoting economic growth.

Therefore the correct answer is B i.e. K.C. Reddy.

Note:Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy is remembered today as the first chief minister of Mysore state. He founded the praja paksha or people's party right after graduation law school in1930. The party's main aim was to install a stable government in the princely state of Mysore. His federation joined forces with the Indian National Congress in the fight for India freedom.