Q601
Who among the following was the first 'Minister of Finance' in independent India?
A.
R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
AnswerB.
Liaquat Ali Khan
C.
John Mathai
D.
Satya Narayan Sinha
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
R.K Shanmukham Chetty was first Minister of Finance of independent India. John Mathai took over the Railway and transport ministry. Whereas, Liaquat Ali khan was finance minister in interim government which was formed in 1946.