Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

 Which statement is true about Rajkumari Amrit Kaur?

Options:

She belonged to the royal family of Kapurthala.

She inherited the Muslim religion from her mother.

She served as the Minister for Finance in independent India's first ministry.

She continued as the Health Minister until 1962.

Correct Answer:

She belonged to the royal family of Kapurthala.

Explanation:

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur (1889-1964):

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was a prominent Indian freedom fighter (Gandhian), social reformer, and Health Minister in independent India.
Amrit Kaur came from the royal family of Kapurthala, Punjab.
She inherited Christianity from her mother Priscilla.
She served as the Minister for Health from the early years of independent India (Nehru's first ministry after independence) until 1957.
Also, Amrit Kaur worked for women's rights, education, & the upliftment of marginalized communities.
She was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.