UPSC Prelims 1995 · General Studies
Question 30: History and Culture
In the interim government formed in 1946, the Vice-President of the Executive Council was
AnswerThe answer is (a).
In the Interim Government of September 1946, the Viceroy's Executive Council worked like a cabinet, with Jawaharlal Nehru as its Vice-President while the Viceroy stayed President. Nehru also held external affairs. The Muslim League joined in October 1946. Rajendra Prasad and C. Rajagopalachari were members of the council, but not its Vice-President; Radhakrishnan was not a member. Remember: Nehru was the Vice-President of the 1946 Executive Council.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: Nehru was Vice-President of the Executive Council.
- (b) Radhakrishnan was not a member of the interim government.
- (c) Rajagopalachari was a member of the council, not its Vice-President.
- (d) Rajendra Prasad held food and agriculture and was not the Vice-President.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1995, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.