Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance
Question:
Who was the Minister for Communications in the first ministry of free India?
Options:
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Acharya Narendra Dev
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Correct Answer:
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
Explanation:
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai (1894-1954):
He was a prominent Congress leader from Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. He served as a Minister in U.P. in 1937 and then in 1946 too. Kidwai held the position of Minister for Communications in Independent India's first ministry. He launched "night airmail service" & "own your telephone" as the Minister of Communications. Kidwai served as the Food and Agriculture Minister from 1952 until his untimely demise due to a heart attack in 1954.