Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in 1946? — UPSC Prelims PYQ...

Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in 1946?

1. Rajendra Prasad
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
4. Rajagopalachari

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Interim Government was formed on 2 September 1946 by Congress members alone, with Nehru as de facto head. Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in as Vice President of the Executive Council.

Answer: (b) Jawaharlal Nehru