Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

Who was the Labour Minister in the first Ministry of free India?

Options:

Raj Narayan

Jayaprakash Narayan

Morarji Desai

Jagjivan Ram

Correct Answer:

Jagjivan Ram

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Jagjivan Ram

Jagjivan Ram (1908–1986): Freedom fighter and Congress leader from Bihar; Deputy Prime Minister of India (1977-79); member of Constituent Assembly; also a Member of Parliament since 1952 till his death; Labour Minister in the first ministry of free India; held various other ministries from 1952 to 1977; a scholar and astute administrator.