Q. The Prime Minister of Interim Government of India after Independence was
(a) Gandhi
(b) Nehru
(c) Jinnah
(d) Rajgopalachari
Ans: (b) Nehru
Explanation: The Prime Minister of the Interim Government of India after Independence was (b) Nehru.
Jawaharlal Nehru served as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of India from August 15, 1947, until India’s formal declaration as a Republic on January 26, 1950. Following India’s independence from British rule, the Interim Government was established to oversee the transition period until the adoption of a permanent constitution.
As a key leader of the Indian National Congress and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru played a pivotal role in shaping India’s political landscape and policies after independence. He became the first Prime Minister of India when the country transitioned to a full-fledged republic. Therefore, option (b) Nehru is the correct answer.
