Q. Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?

A
Defence
B
Food and Agriculture
C
External Affairs
D
None of these
Solution:

Dr. Rajendra Prasad:

  • Birth:
    • Date: 3rd December 1884
    • Place: Zeradei, Siwan, Bihar
  • Associations:
    • Mahatma Gandhi (during Champaran Satyagraha, 1917)
    • Indian National Congress (joined in 1911)
  • Reactions:
    • Strongly opposed the Rowlatt Act (1918)
    • Condemned the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919)
  • Roles:
    • Led non-cooperation movement in Bihar (as part of Gandhi’s movement)
    • Played a significant role in the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar (1930)
    • Imprisoned for his involvement in the Salt Satyagraha
    • Minister of Food and Agriculture in the Interim Government (1946)
    • Gave the slogan "Grow More Food"
  • Other:
    • Joined the Interim Government in 1946
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