Who was the first Chief Minister of West Bengal at the time of independence? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Chief Minister of West Bengal at the time of independence?
A. Sarat Chandra Bose
B. Prafulla Chandra Ghosh
C. Jyoti Basu
D. Bidhan Chandra Roy
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Prafulla Chandra Ghosh became the first Chief Minister of West Bengal on 15 August 1947, serving until 1948.

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