In the interim government formed in 1946, the Vice-president of the Executive Council was

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
3. C. Rajagopalachari
4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The Interim Government was formed in September 1946 under the provisions of the Cabinet Mission Plan as a transitional government before India’s independence. Although the Viceroy remained the formal head, Jawaharlal Nehru, as the Vice-President of the Executive Council, functioned effectively as the head of the government. He also held the External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations portfolio.

Answer: (a) Jawaharlal Nehru