Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the 1946?
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- ARajendra Prasad
- BJawaharlal NehruCorrect
- CSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- DRajagopalachari
Explanation
The correct answer is B because Jawaharlal Nehru headed the Interim Government as the Vice President of the Executive Council. The Interim Government was formed on September 2, 1946, to assist the transition of India from British rule to independence. While the Viceroy of India served as the ceremonial President of the Council, the actual powers of heading the cabinet and leading the administration were exercised by Nehru. The other individuals listed, such as Rajendra Prasad and Sardar Patel, were important members of this cabinet holding specific portfolios like Agriculture and Home Affairs respectively, but they did not head the body.
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