In Independent India, who was the 1st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Govind Ballabh Pant
Govind Ballabh Pant had been the Premier of the United Provinces (1937–1939 and again from 1946). When the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 he became the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and he held the office until December 1954; in January 1955 he joined the Union Cabinet as Home Minister. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1957.