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Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in 1946? — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2003

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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
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