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UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies

Question 52: History and Culture

Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?

aDefence
bExternal Affairs and Commonwealth
cFood and Agriculture
dNone

AnswerThe answer is (c).

In the Interim Government formed in September 1946 under Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Rajendra Prasad held the Food and Agriculture portfolio. Defence went to Baldev Singh, and External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations stayed with Nehru as Vice-President of the Executive Council. Prasad became the President of the Constituent Assembly in December 1946.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Defence was held by Baldev Singh.
  • (b) External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations was with Nehru.
  • (c) Correct: Rajendra Prasad held Food and Agriculture.
  • (d) He did hold a portfolio, so 'none' is wrong.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.