Who was the first Education Minister of Independent India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first Education Minister of independent India, from 1947 to 1958. A leader of the freedom movement and a scholar, he set up the University Grants Commission, the IITs and the Sahitya, Lalit Kala and Sangeet Natak Akademis. His birthday, 11 November, is observed as National Education Day.