The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, who assumed office in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, who assumed office in:
A. 1950
B. 1949
C. 1947
D. 1948
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Jawaharlal Nehru assumed office as the first Prime Minister of India on August 15, 1947.

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Which Mughal emperor’s reign witnessed the invasion of Nadir Shah in 1739?
A. Muhammad Shah Rangeela
B. Shah Alam II
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B. None
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The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by which of the following leaders?
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