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Partition & Independence
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Q143. Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?

Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Jawaharlal Nehru

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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru headed the Interim Cabinet formed on September 2, 1946, holding the position of Vice-President of the Viceroy's Executive Council (effectively acting as the de facto Prime Minister).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q143)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Jawaharlal Nehru

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q143

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 143 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "Jawaharlal Nehru". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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