Who served as the vice president of first interim govt of India?

  1. Rajendra Prasad
  2. C. Rajagopalachari
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Jagjivan Ram

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Option 3 : Jawaharlal Nehru
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The Correct answer is option 3 i.e Jawaharlal Nehru.

  • Jawaharlal Nehru served as the vice president of the first interim govt of India.
  • The Interim Government of India formed on 2 September 1946.
  • The Viceroy's Executive Council became the executive branch of the interim government.
  • The interim Government remained in place until 15 August 1947.
    • Rajendra Prasad headed the Department of Food and Agriculture.
    • Vallabhbhai headed the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Information and Broadcasting.
    • C Rajagopalachari was named to head the Department of Education and arts.
    • Jagjivan Ram headed the Department of Labour.
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