Practicing Success
Practicing Success
CUET Preparation Today
Which statement is incorrect about K. Krishna Menon? |
He was an active member of the Labour Party in the UK between 1934-1947. He served as the Indian High Commissioner in the UK and later led India's delegation to the United Nations. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of NATO. He was considered very close to Nehru and held a position in the Union Cabinet from 1956. |
He played a pivotal role in the establishment of NATO. |
K. Krishna Menon (1897-1974) was a notable diplomat and minister, deeply engaged in the Labour Party in the United Kingdom from 1934 to 1947. He served as the Indian High Commissioner in the UK and later led India's delegation to the United Nations. A Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and subsequently the Lok Sabha, he further contributed to governance by being part of the Union Cabinet from 1956. Notably, he held the position of Defence Minister starting from 1957. Menon's proximity to Nehru was widely acknowledged, and this close association lasted throughout their political careers. However, following the India-China war in 1962, he chose to resign from his position. He had no role in the formation of NATO which was formed in 1949. |
