Formation of Interim Government MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: Formation of Interim Government is an important Modern History topic covering the establishment of the Interim Government in 1946, its members, objectives and significance before India's independence. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?
Correct Answer:
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
After accepting the last offer proposed by Viceroy, Lord Wavell formally invited Congress president Jawaharlal Nehru to form a Government. The first Indian Interim Government under the leadership of Nehru was announced on 24th August, 1946 and officiated on 2nd September 1946 in which Muslim League did not participate.
Ques: 2
Which Portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?
Correct Answer:
(C) Food and Agriculture
Food and Agriculture Portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946. In this Government, the portfolio of defence ministry was held by Baldev Singh and the department related to Commonwealth was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Ques: 3
When the Indian Muslim League was inducted into the Interim Government in 1946, Liyaqat Ali Khan was assigned the Portfolio of –
Correct Answer:
(C) Finance
A series of meetings took place between Jinnah and Lord Wavell and ultimately Muslim League joined the Interim Government in October, 1946. To create space for the Muslim League Ministers, Sarat Chandra Bose, Shafat Ahmad Khan and Syed Ali Zaheer had to quit. Liyaqat Ali Khan was appointed as Finance Minister who imposed high duties on traders and people in business in his budget.
Ques: 4
Who among of the following was not a member of the interim Cabinet?
Correct Answer:
(D)
B. R. Ambedkar
The Interim Government of India was formed on 2nd September, 1946 from the newly elected Constituent Assembly as per the Cabinet Mission Plan which was declared on 24th August, 1946. After inclusion of League in the Interim Government, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad, Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar, C. Rajagopalachari, Baldev Singh, Liaqat Ali Khan, Ghazanfar Ali Khan, Jagjivan Ram, Abdur Rab Nishtar, Asaf Ali and C.H. Bhabha were included. Some members like Sarat Chandra Bose, Sir Shafat Ahmad Khan and Syed Ali Zaheer appointed earlier resigned to make room for the Muslim League nominees Who joined constituent Assembly on 26 October, 1946. B.R. Ambedkar was not included in Interim Cabinet.
Ques: 5
In the interim Government (1946) who held the Railway Portfolio?
Correct Answer:
(C) Asaf Ali
In the Interim Government of India formed in 1946, Asaf Ali held the portfolio of Railways and Transport. The Interim Government, also known as the Provisional Government of India, was formed on September 2, 1946, to assist in the transition of British India to independence.