Who was in charge of Defence in the Interim Government formed in 1946?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Baldev Singh
In the Interim Government of September 1946, Baldev Singh held the Defence portfolio. In the same government Jawaharlal Nehru held External Affairs, Sardar Patel Home, and C Rajagopalachari Education. Baldev Singh went on to become the first Defence Minister of independent India.