Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

Who was the first foreign minister of independent India?

Options:

Lal Bahadur Shastri

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

Jawahar Lal Nehru

Correct Answer:

Jawahar Lal Nehru

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) - Jawahar Lal Nehru

The first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru played a crucial role in setting the national agenda. He was his own foreign minister, also the first of Independent India. He is the longest-serving Foreign Minister Of India (2 Sept. 1946 to 27 May 1964).