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🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2006British Policies in India

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

aDefence
bExternal Affairs and Commonwealth Relations
cFood and Agriculture
dNone of the above
✓ Correct answer: c) Food and Agriculture
ExplanationDr. Rajendra Prasad held the portfolio of Food and Agriculture in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946. About portfolios in interim government: Portfolio Minister Defence Baldev Singh Finance Liaquat Ali Khan Labour Jagjivan Ram External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations Jawaharlal Nehru 135

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