UPSC Prelims 1998 · General Studies
Question 40: History and Culture
When the Indian Muslim League was inducted into the interim government in 1946, Liyaqat Ali Khan was assigned the portfolio of
AnswerThe answer is (c).
When the Muslim League joined the Interim Government in October 1946, Liaquat Ali Khan was given the Finance portfolio. His 1947-48 budget taxed business profits heavily, angered Indian businessmen and was called a 'poor man's budget'. Foreign affairs, Home and Defence were held by Nehru, Patel and Baldev Singh respectively, which rules out the other options.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) External affairs was held by Nehru.
- (b) Home was held by Vallabhbhai Patel.
- (c) Right: Liaquat Ali Khan held Finance.
- (d) Defence was held by Baldev Singh.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1998, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.