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General Knowledge · Q601

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 601

Q601

Who among the following was the first 'Minister of Finance' in independent India?

A.
R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
Answer
B.
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.