............... having been designated as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh by the President of India on 14th July 2014, took the Oath of office on 22nd July 2014.

Answer: Option D

Shri Ram Naik was designated as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh by Hon'ble President of India on 14^th July 2014 and took the oath of office on 22^nd July, 2014 at Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.