Formation of Interim Government (1946)

Total Questions: 15

1. When was an interim government formed under Jawaharlal Nehru? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

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

2. When the Indian Muslim League was inducted into the Interim Government in 1946, Liaquat Ali Khan was assigned the portfolio of: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (c) Finance
Solution:A series of meetings took place between Jinnah and Lord Wavell, and ultimately the Muslim League joined the Interim Government in October 1946. Liaquat Ali Khan was appointed as Finance Minister, who imposed high duties on traders and people in business in his budget.

3. Who was the Finance Minister in the Interim Government? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Liaquat Ali Khan
Solution:A series of meetings took place between Jinnah and Lord Wavell, and ultimately the Muslim League joined the Interim Government in October 1946. Liaquat Ali Khan was appointed as Finance Minister, who imposed high duties on traders and people in business in his budget.

4. Who among the following was the Finance Minister in Nehru’s interim Government in 1946? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Liaquat Ali Khan
Solution:A series of meetings took place between Jinnah and Lord Wavell, and ultimately the Muslim League joined the Interim Government in October 1946. Liaquat Ali Khan was appointed as Finance Minister, who imposed high duties on traders and people in business in his budget.

5. Who was given the princely portfolio in the National Provisional Government? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution:Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was given the princely portfolio, home affairs, Information and Broadcasting in the National Provisional Government. His leadership was pivotal in addressing the numerous challenges facing the nascent nation, particularly in the realm of political integration and administrative governance.

Patel spearheaded the integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union. His pragmatic approach, combined with tact and diplomacy, led to the peaceful accession of most princely states, with significant exceptions like Hyderabad and Junagadh resolved through decisive action. Patel's efforts in preventing the Balkanization of India earned him the title "Iron Man of India".

6. Home department was established under whose presidentship? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Sardar Patel
Solution:Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was given the princely portfolio, home affairs, Information and Broadcasting in the National Provisional Government. His leadership was pivotal in addressing the numerous challenges facing the nascent nation, particularly in the realm of political integration and administrative governance.

Patel spearheaded the integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union. His pragmatic approach, combined with tact and diplomacy, led to the peaceful accession of most princely states, with significant exceptions like Hyderabad and Junagadh resolved through decisive action. Patel's efforts in preventing the Balkanization of India earned him the title "Iron Man of India".

7. In the Interim Government (1946) who held the Railways Portfolio? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Asaf Ali
Solution:In the Interim Cabinet of 1946, Railways and Transport Portfolio was headed by Asaf Ali.

8. Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in 1946? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution:After accepting the last offer proposed by Viceroy Lord Wavell, Congress President Jawaharlal Nehru was formally invited to form a Government.

The first Indian Interim Government under the leadership of Nehru was announced on 24th August 1946 and officiated on 2nd September 1946, in which the Muslim League did not participate.

9. In the leadership of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the Interim Government formed in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) August, 1946
Solution:After accepting the last offer proposed by Viceroy Lord Wavell, Congress President Jawaharlal Nehru was formally invited to form a Government.

The first Indian Interim Government under the leadership of Nehru was announced on 24th August 1946 and officiated on 2nd September 1946, in which the Muslim League did not participate.

10. Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2006 67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Food and Agriculture
Solution:Food and Agriculture Portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946.

In this Government, the portfolio of defence ministry was held by Baldev Singh and the department related to Commonwealth Relations and External Affairs was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru.