The 'Prime Minister of India' at the time of independence was? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Prime Minister of India' at the time of independence was?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Maulana Azad
D. Sardar Patel
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India on 15 August 1947.

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First Five-Year Plan started in:
A. 1951
B. 1953
C. 1950
D. 1952

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
1951.

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The 'Communist Party of India' split in 1964, but which party emerged from it?
A. CPI(ML)
B. Socialist Party
C. Forward Bloc
D. CPI(M)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The CPI split in 1964 leading to the formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). (Though beyond 1950, still relevant.)

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The 'Pitt's India Act of 1784' established which system of dual control?
A. Board of Control and Court of Directors
B. Dual government in Bengal
C. Dyarchy in provinces
D. Viceroy and Secretary of State

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Pitt's India Act of 1784 created a Board of Control to supervise the political activities of the East India Company, while the Court of Directors managed commercial affairs. This was known as the system of 'double government'.

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