In 1946, the Interim Government was formed under

The Interim Government of India, formed in 1946, marked a crucial phase in the transition of India from British colonial rule to full independence. It was established on 2nd September 1946 under the framework of the Cabinet Mission Plan, with the primary aim of managing India’s governance until the transfer of power. Let’s examine each of the options:

Option A. Sardar Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a prominent leader in the Indian freedom struggle and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. In the Interim Government, Patel held the portfolio of Home, Information and Broadcasting, and played a significant role in managing internal affairs. While he was a key figure in the administration, he was not the head of the Interim Government.

Option B. Gandhiji

Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, was a moral and spiritual leader of the freedom movement. However, Gandhi did not hold any formal government position, including in the Interim Government. He intentionally stayed out of political office, instead guiding the movement through his philosophy and advocacy. Thus, he was not the head of the Interim Government.

Option C. Rajaji (C. Rajagopalachari)

C. Rajagopalachari, also known as Rajaji, was an eminent leader, lawyer, and freedom fighter. While he played significant roles in Indian politics both before and after independence (including as the last Governor-General of India), he was not part of the Interim Government of 1946. He re-entered active politics later and held important positions in the independent Indian government.

Option D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru, a leading figure in the Indian National Congress and the freedom struggle, was appointed as the Vice President of the Executive Council in the Interim Government. This position effectively made him the head of the Interim Government, equivalent to a modern-day Prime Minister. He led the administration from its inception in September 1946 until India gained independence on 15 August 1947.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is option D. Jawaharlal Nehru

He led the Interim Government of 1946 and played a central role in steering India through the final stages of the freedom movement.

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