In the Interim Government what department was headed by C. Rajgopalachari ?

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MH SET Paper-II: History 27th December 2020

Answer 1

The correct answer is - Education

Key Points

C. Rajagopalachari was a prominent leader in the Indian freedom movement and a member of the Interim Government established in 1946.
In the Interim Government, he was appointed as the head of the Education Department.
His role in the Education Department focused on laying the groundwork for educational reforms in independent India.
The Interim Government was a transitional government formed before India gained full independence, and its members were tasked with handling key administrative functions.
The correct option is Option 3 - Education.

Additional Information

Interim Government of India (1946-1947)
- Formed on 2nd September 1946 as a transitional arrangement before the formal independence of India on 15th August 1947.
- Led by Jawaharlal Nehru, who served as the Vice President of the Executive Council (equivalent to Prime Minister).
- Key departments were allocated to prominent leaders:
  - Jawaharlal Nehru - External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations.
  - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - Home, Information, and Broadcasting.
  - C. Rajagopalachari - Education.
  - Liaquat Ali Khan - Finance.
Role of Education in the Interim Government
- Emphasis on the development of a modern, unified education system for a free India.
- Focus on increasing literacy rates and access to quality education for all sections of society.
- Formation of policies that would influence post-independence education reforms.