Question

Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?

• A. Rajendra Prasad
• B. Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• D. Rajagopalachari

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Jawaharlal Nehru

After accepting the last offer proposed by Viceroy, Lord Wavell formally invited Congress president Jawaharlal Nehru to form a Government. The first Indian Interim Government under the leadership of Nehru was announced on 24 th August, 1946 and officiated on 2 nd September 1946 in which Muslim League did not participate.