Q258
The Interim Government which took office on September 2, 1946 was headed by
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
AnswerC.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
C Rajagopalachari
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Viceroy's Executive Council became the executive branch of the interim government. Originally headed by the Viceroy of India, it was transformed into a council of ministers, with the powers of a prime minister bestowed on the vice-president of the Council, a position held by the Congress leader Jawaharlal Nehru.