Question

In $1946$, the Interim Government was formed under ____.

• A. Sardar Patel
• B. Gandhiji
• C. Rajaji
• D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer 1

The correct option is D Jawaharlal Nehru

The interim government of India was formed on September 2, 1946, from the newly elected Constituent Assembly with the powers of a Prime Minister bestowed on the vice-president of the Council, Jawaharlal Nehru. It was in place till 15th August 1947, when the nations of Indian and Pakistan received Independence from colonial rule. Azad was appointed as head of the Department of Education. With the Muslim League part of the Interim Government as well, the Department of Finance was headed by Liaquat Ali Khan.