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History GK · Q369

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 369

Q369

Who among the following leader headed the interim Government of 1946?

A.
C. Rajagopalachari
B.
M.K Gandhi
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer
D.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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.