Q. Who was the first Chief Secretary of Jharkhand?
Answer: B.S. Dubey
Notes: Vijai Shankar Dubey (B.S. Dubey), a 1966-batch IAS officer, was appointed the first Chief Secretary of Jharkhand in November 2000 after the state's formation. He previously served as Bihar's Chief Secretary in 1998. The State of Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000, separating from Bihar. B.S. Dubey held the post until his retirement in 2002. None of the other options were the inaugural Chief Secretary of Jharkhand.