HistoryModern India: Framing the Constitution

When the Congress formed the Interim Government at the Centre in 1946…

When the Congress formed the Interim Government at the Centre in 1946, which position did Jawaharlal Nehru hold in it?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → Vice-President

In September 1946 the Congress formed the Interim Government with Nehru as the Vice-President; the Viceroy remained at its head.

NCERT (2026-27): “Timeline …
Cabinet Mission announces its constitutional scheme Muslim League accepts Cabinet Mission’s constitutional scheme Cabinet Mission presents scheme for the formation of an Interim Government at the Centre Muslim League announces Direct Action Day Congress forms Interim Government with Nehru as the Vice-President Muslim League decides to join the Interim Government British Prime Minister, Attlee, meets some Indian leaders; talks fail Constituent Assembly begins its sessions”